APW
Apia
Samoa
17,850 km
11,092 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
17,850 km
11,092 mi / 9,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
350°
north

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APW WAX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code APW WAX
ICAO Code NSFA HLZW
City Apia Zuwara
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.950000, 12.020000

Apia (APW) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 17,850 kilometers (11,092 miles / 9,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Libya. 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 12:28 in Apia, it's 01:28 in Zuwara. 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.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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