AMM
Amman
Jordan
16,565 km
10,293 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,565 km
10,293 mi / 8,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Amman
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AMM FGI
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code AMM FGI
ICAO Code OJAI NSFI
City Amman Apia
Country Jordan Samoa
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Apia
Elevation 2,395 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Amman (AMM) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 16,565 kilometers (10,293 miles / 8,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Jordan with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Amman, it's 06:51 in Apia. 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 2,264 feet between the two airports. Fagali'i Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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