APW
Apia
Samoa
17,476 km
10,859 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
17,476 km
10,859 mi / 9,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LAQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code APW LAQ
ICAO Code NSFA HLLQ
City Apia Al Bayda'
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.790000, 21.960000

Apia (APW) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 17,476 kilometers (10,859 miles / 9,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Libya. 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 22:47 in Apia, it's 11:47 in Al Bayda'. 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 2,099 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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