APW
Apia
Samoa
16,686 km
10,368 miles
ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
Distance
16,686 km
10,368 mi / 9,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

APW ASM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Asmara International Airport
IATA Code APW ASM
ICAO Code NSFA HHAS
City Apia Asmara
Country Samoa Eritrea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Asmara
Elevation 58 ft 7,661 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.290000, 38.910000

Apia (APW) to Asmara (ASM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea is 16,686 kilometers (10,368 miles / 9,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Apia, it's 02:30 in Asmara. 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 7,603 feet between the two airports. Asmara International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Asmara (ASM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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