APW
Apia
Samoa
15,411 km
9,576 miles
CMS
Scusciuban
Somalia
Distance
15,411 km
9,576 mi / 8,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
270°
west

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APW CMS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Scusciuban Airport
IATA Code APW CMS
ICAO Code NSFA HCMS
City Apia Scusciuban
Country Samoa Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 58 ft 1,121 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.300000, 50.230000

Apia (APW) to Scusciuban (CMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Scusciuban Airport (CMS) in Scusciuban, Somalia is 15,411 kilometers (9,576 miles / 8,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Somalia. 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 01:18 in Apia, it's 15:18 in Scusciuban. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,063 feet between the two airports. Scusciuban Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Scusciuban (CMS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 99° (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 Scusciuban Airport (CMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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