APW
Apia
Samoa
15,434 km
9,590 miles
AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
Distance
15,434 km
9,590 mi / 8,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
302°
west northwest

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APW AWZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ahwaz Airport
IATA Code APW AWZ
ICAO Code NSFA OIAW
City Apia Ahwaz
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.340000, 48.760000

Apia (APW) to Ahwaz (AWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran is 15,434 kilometers (9,590 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Iran. 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 15:06 in Apia, it's 05:36 in Ahwaz. With a 9.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 74° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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