APW
Apia
Samoa
18,077 km
11,232 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
18,077 km
11,232 mi / 9,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW THI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code APW THI
ICAO Code NSFA GQNC
City Apia Tichitt
Country Samoa Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 58 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.450000, -9.520000

Apia (APW) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 18,077 kilometers (11,232 miles / 9,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Mauritania. 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 18:38 in Apia, it's 05:38 in Tichitt. With a 13-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 Tichitt (THI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.