APW
Apia
Samoa
18,260 km
11,346 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
18,260 km
11,346 mi / 9,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TMD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code APW TMD
ICAO Code NSFA GQNH
City Apia Timbedra
Country Samoa Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 58 ft 692 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.230000, -8.170000

Apia (APW) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 18,260 kilometers (11,346 miles / 9,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 07:47 in Apia, it's 18:47 in Timbedra. 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 Timbedra (TMD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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