APW
Apia
Samoa
14,885 km
9,249 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
14,885 km
9,249 mi / 8,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
290°
west northwest

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APW RMB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code APW RMB
ICAO Code NSFA OOBR
City Apia Buraimi
Country Samoa Oman
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Muscat
Elevation 58 ft 970 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.230000, 55.780000

Apia (APW) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 14,885 kilometers (9,249 miles / 8,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Oman. 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 14:30 in Apia, it's 05:30 in Buraimi. With a 9-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 Buraimi (RMB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Buraimi Airport (RMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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