APW
Apia
Samoa
15,720 km
9,768 miles
OSB
Mosul
Iraq
Distance
15,720 km
9,768 mi / 8,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
312°
northwest

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APW OSB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mosul International Airport
IATA Code APW OSB
ICAO Code NSFA ORBM
City Apia Mosul
Country Samoa Iraq
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 58 ft 719 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.310000, 43.150000

Apia (APW) to Mosul (OSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mosul International Airport (OSB) in Mosul, Iraq is 15,720 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 18:50 in Apia, it's 08:50 in Mosul. 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 Mosul (OSB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 64° (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 Mosul International Airport (OSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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