APW
Apia
Samoa
16,210 km
10,072 miles
ARW
Arad
Romania
Distance
16,210 km
10,072 mi / 8,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
344°
north northwest

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APW ARW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arad International Airport
IATA Code APW ARW
ICAO Code NSFA LRAR
City Apia Arad
Country Samoa Romania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 58 ft 352 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.180000, 21.260000

Apia (APW) to Arad (ARW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania is 16,210 kilometers (10,072 miles / 8,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Samoa with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Apia, it's 04:37 in Arad. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Arad (ARW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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