APW
Apia
Samoa
19,460 km
12,092 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
19,460 km
12,092 mi / 10,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW RLT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code APW RLT
ICAO Code NSFA DRZL
City Apia Arlit
Country Samoa Niger
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Niamey
Elevation 58 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.790000, 7.370000

Apia (APW) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 19,460 kilometers (12,092 miles / 10,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Niger. 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 17:05 in Apia, it's 05:05 in Arlit. 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 1,385 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 353° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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