APW
Apia
Samoa
11,244 km
6,987 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
11,244 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
293°
west northwest

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APW ZHM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code APW ZHM
ICAO Code NSFA VGSH
City Apia Shamshernagar
Country Samoa Bangladesh
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 58 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.420000, 91.880000

Apia (APW) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 11,244 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 15:26 in Apia, it's 08:26 in Shamshernagar. With a 7-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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