APW
Apia
Samoa
15,002 km
9,322 miles
AYM
Yas Island
United Arab Emirates
Distance
15,002 km
9,322 mi / 8,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
291°
west northwest

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APW AYM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yas Island Seaplane Base
IATA Code APW AYM
ICAO Code NSFA _AYM
City Apia Yas Island
Country Samoa United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Dubai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.470000, 54.610000

Apia (APW) to Yas Island (AYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates is 15,002 kilometers (9,322 miles / 8,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 15:28 in Apia, it's 06:28 in Yas Island. With a 9-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 Yas Island (AYM) 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 Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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