APW
Apia
Samoa
15,942 km
9,906 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,942 km
9,906 mi / 8,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
296°
west northwest

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APW ZUL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code APW ZUL
ICAO Code NSFA OEZL
City Apia Zilfi
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.350000, 44.830000

Apia (APW) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 15,942 kilometers (9,906 miles / 8,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 17:07 in Apia, it's 07:07 in Zilfi. With a 10-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 1,842 feet between the two airports. Zilfi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Zilfi (ZUL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 77° (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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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