APW
Apia
Samoa
17,189 km
10,681 miles
DBB
El Alamein
Egypt
Distance
17,189 km
10,681 mi / 9,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
316°
northwest

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APW DBB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport El Alamein International Airport
IATA Code APW DBB
ICAO Code NSFA HEAL
City Apia El Alamein
Country Samoa Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Cairo
Elevation 58 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.920000, 28.460000

Apia (APW) to El Alamein (DBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Alamein International Airport (DBB) in El Alamein, Egypt is 17,189 kilometers (10,681 miles / 9,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 12:16 in Apia, it's 01:16 in El Alamein. 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 El Alamein (DBB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 52° (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 El Alamein International Airport (DBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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