APW
Apia
Samoa
14,944 km
9,286 miles
BSM
Amol
Iran
Distance
14,944 km
9,286 mi / 8,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
308°
northwest

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APW BSM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bishe Kola Air Base
IATA Code APW BSM
ICAO Code NSFA OINJ
City Apia Amol
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft -79 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.660000, 52.350000

Apia (APW) to Amol (BSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) in Amol, Iran is 14,944 kilometers (9,286 miles / 8,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 14:24 in Apia, it's 04:54 in Amol. 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 Amol (BSM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 72° (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 Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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