AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
16,283 km
10,118 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,283 km
10,118 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

AHB APW
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AHB APW
ICAO Code OEAB NSFA
City Abha Apia
Country Saudi Arabia Samoa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Apia
Elevation 6,858 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Abha (AHB) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 16,283 kilometers (10,118 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:10 in Abha, it's 15:10 in Apia. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,800 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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