APW
Apia
Samoa
19,908 km
12,370 miles
ZND
Zinder
Niger
Distance
19,908 km
12,370 mi / 10,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

APW ZND
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Zinder Airport
IATA Code APW ZND
ICAO Code NSFA DRZR
City Apia Zinder
Country Samoa Niger
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Niamey
Elevation 58 ft 1,516 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.780000, 8.980000

Apia (APW) to Zinder (ZND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Zinder Airport (ZND) in Zinder, Niger is 19,908 kilometers (12,370 miles / 10,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Niger. 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 19:04 in Apia, it's 07:04 in Zinder. With a 12-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 1,458 feet between the two airports. Zinder Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Zinder (ZND) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 93° (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 Zinder Airport (ZND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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