APW
Apia
Samoa
16,294 km
10,125 miles
GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
Distance
16,294 km
10,125 mi / 8,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GIZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Jizan Regional Airport
IATA Code APW GIZ
ICAO Code NSFA OEGN
City Apia Jizan
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.900000, 42.590000

Apia (APW) to Jizan (GIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia is 16,294 kilometers (10,125 miles / 8,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 14:48 in Apia, it's 04:48 in Jizan. 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 Jizan (GIZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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