APW
Apia
Samoa
17,010 km
10,570 miles
GBU
Khashm El Girba
Sudan
Distance
17,010 km
10,570 mi / 9,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GBU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Khashm El Girba Airport
IATA Code APW GBU
ICAO Code NSFA HSKG
City Apia Khashm El Girba
Country Samoa Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 58 ft 1,560 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.930000, 35.880000

Apia (APW) to Khashm El Girba (GBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) in Khashm El Girba, Sudan is 17,010 kilometers (10,570 miles / 9,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Sudan. 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 18:54 in Apia, it's 07:54 in Khashm El Girba. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,502 feet between the two airports. Khashm El Girba Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Khashm El Girba (GBU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (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 Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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