APW
Apia
Samoa
15,748 km
9,785 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
15,748 km
9,785 mi / 8,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
311°
northwest

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APW RQW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code APW RQW
ICAO Code NSFA ORQW
City Apia Qayyarah
Country Samoa Iraq
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 58 ft 749 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.770000, 43.130000

Apia (APW) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 15,748 kilometers (9,785 miles / 8,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:31 in Apia, it's 06:31 in Qayyarah. 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 Qayyarah (RQW) 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 Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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