APW
Apia
Samoa
16,747 km
10,406 miles
EJH
Al Wajh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
16,747 km
10,406 mi / 9,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

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APW EJH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Al Wajh Domestic Airport
IATA Code APW EJH
ICAO Code NSFA OEWJ
City Apia Al Wajh
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.200000, 36.480000

Apia (APW) to Al Wajh (EJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia is 16,747 kilometers (10,406 miles / 9,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 04:40 in Apia, it's 18:40 in Al Wajh. 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.

The return flight from Al Wajh (EJH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 71° (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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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