APW
Apia
Samoa
17,631 km
10,955 miles
BEN
Benghazi
Libya
Distance
17,631 km
10,955 mi / 9,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
330°
north northwest

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APW BEN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Benina International Airport
IATA Code APW BEN
ICAO Code NSFA HLLB
City Apia Benghazi
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 433 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.100000, 20.270000

Apia (APW) to Benghazi (BEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya is 17,631 kilometers (10,955 miles / 9,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Libya. 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 21:16 in Apia, it's 10:16 in Benghazi. 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.

The return flight from Benghazi (BEN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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