The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 15,312 kilometers (9,514 miles / 8,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Iran. 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 01:47 in Apia, it's 16:17 in Hamadan. With a 9.5-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 5,551 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamadan (NUJ) 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.