APW
Apia
Samoa
15,325 km
9,523 miles
IUD
Ar Rayyan
Qatar
Distance
15,325 km
9,523 mi / 8,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
292°
west northwest

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APW IUD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Al Udeid Air Base
IATA Code APW IUD
ICAO Code NSFA OTBH
City Apia Ar Rayyan
Country Samoa Qatar
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Qatar
Elevation 58 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.120000, 51.310000

Apia (APW) to Ar Rayyan (IUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) in Ar Rayyan, Qatar is 15,325 kilometers (9,523 miles / 8,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Qatar. 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 22:11 in Apia, it's 12:11 in Ar Rayyan. 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 Ar Rayyan (IUD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Al Udeid Air Base (IUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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