APW
Apia
Samoa
17,741 km
11,024 miles
LOO
Laghouat
Algeria
Distance
17,741 km
11,024 mi / 9,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
12°
north northeast

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APW LOO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Laghouat Airport
IATA Code APW LOO
ICAO Code NSFA DAUL
City Apia Laghouat
Country Samoa Algeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Algiers
Elevation 58 ft 2,510 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.760000, 2.930000

Apia (APW) to Laghouat (LOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Laghouat Airport (LOO) in Laghouat, Algeria is 17,741 kilometers (11,024 miles / 9,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Algeria. 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 23:00 in Apia, it's 11:00 in Laghouat. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Laghouat Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Laghouat (LOO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Laghouat Airport (LOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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