The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan is 17,195 kilometers (10,684 miles / 9,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Sudan. 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 15:30 in Apia, it's 04:30 in Atbara. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,123 feet between the two airports. Atbara Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Atbara (ATB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 85° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.