APW
Apia
Samoa
15,804 km
9,820 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
15,804 km
9,820 mi / 8,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
305°
northwest

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APW NJF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code APW NJF
ICAO Code NSFA ORNI
City Apia Najaf
Country Samoa Iraq
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 58 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.990000, 44.400000

Apia (APW) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 15,804 kilometers (9,820 miles / 8,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Iraq. 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 12:30 in Apia, it's 02:30 in Najaf. 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 Najaf (NJF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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