APW
Apia
Samoa
19,511 km
12,124 miles
GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
Distance
19,511 km
12,124 mi / 10,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
219°
southwest

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APW GMO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport
IATA Code APW GMO
ICAO Code NSFA DNGO
City Apia Gombe
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 1,590 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.300000, 10.900000

Apia (APW) to Gombe (GMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria is 19,511 kilometers (12,124 miles / 10,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Nigeria. 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 08:47 in Apia, it's 20:47 in Gombe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,532 feet between the two airports. Gombe Lawanti International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gombe (GMO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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