APW
Apia
Samoa
18,192 km
11,304 miles
LTD
Ghadames
Libya
Distance
18,192 km
11,304 mi / 9,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

APW LTD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ghadames East Airport
IATA Code APW LTD
ICAO Code NSFA HLTD
City Apia Ghadames
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.150000, 9.720000

Apia (APW) to Ghadames (LTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ghadames East Airport (LTD) in Ghadames, Libya is 18,192 kilometers (11,304 miles / 9,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 11:43 in Apia, it's 00:43 in Ghadames. 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 1,064 feet between the two airports. Ghadames East Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ghadames (LTD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Ghadames East Airport (LTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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