APW
Apia
Samoa
16,650 km
10,346 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
16,650 km
10,346 mi / 8,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW VTM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code APW VTM
ICAO Code NSFA LLNV
City Apia Beersheba
Country Samoa Israel
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 58 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.210000, 35.010000

Apia (APW) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 16,650 kilometers (10,346 miles / 8,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Israel. 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 12:15 in Apia, it's 01:15 in Beersheba. With a 11-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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 61° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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