APW
Apia
Samoa
17,008 km
10,568 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
17,008 km
10,568 mi / 9,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW CAI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code APW CAI
ICAO Code NSFA HECA
City Apia Cairo
Country Samoa Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Cairo
Elevation 58 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.120000, 31.410000

Apia (APW) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 17,008 kilometers (10,568 miles / 9,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Egypt. 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 21:23 in Apia, it's 10:23 in Cairo. 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 Cairo (CAI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 58° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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