APW
Apia
Samoa
14,393 km
8,943 miles
ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
Distance
14,393 km
8,943 mi / 7,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
308°
northwest

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APW ASB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ashgabat Airport
IATA Code APW ASB
ICAO Code NSFA UTAA
City Apia Ashgabat
Country Samoa Turkmenistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation 58 ft 692 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.990000, 58.360000

Apia (APW) to Ashgabat (ASB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan is 14,393 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Turkmenistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Apia, it's 14:23 in Ashgabat. With a 8-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 Ashgabat (ASB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Ashgabat Airport (ASB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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