APW
Apia
Samoa
17,328 km
10,767 miles
GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
Distance
17,328 km
10,767 mi / 9,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
32°
north northeast

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APW GMD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ben Slimane Airport
IATA Code APW GMD
ICAO Code NSFA GMMB
City Apia Ben Slimane
Country Samoa Morocco
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 58 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.660000, -7.220000

Apia (APW) to Ben Slimane (GMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco is 17,328 kilometers (10,767 miles / 9,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Morocco. 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 03:30 in Apia, it's 15:30 in Ben Slimane. With a 12-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 Ben Slimane (GMD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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