APW
Apia
Samoa
19,115 km
11,877 miles
GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
Distance
19,115 km
11,877 mi / 10,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GAQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gao Airport
IATA Code APW GAQ
ICAO Code NSFA GAGO
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Mali
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bamako
Elevation 58 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.250000, -0.010000

Apia (APW) to Gao Airport (GAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali is 19,115 kilometers (11,877 miles / 10,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Mali. 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 20:39 in Apia, it's 07:39 in Gao Airport. With a 13-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 Gao Airport (GAQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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