APW
Apia
Samoa
15,765 km
9,796 miles
AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,765 km
9,796 mi / 8,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW AQI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hafr Al Batin Airport
IATA Code APW AQI
ICAO Code NSFA OEPA
City Apia Qaisumah
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 1,174 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.340000, 46.130000

Apia (APW) to Qaisumah (AQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia is 15,765 kilometers (9,796 miles / 8,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 08:24 in Apia, it's 22:24 in Qaisumah. 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Hafr Al Batin Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Qaisumah (AQI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 76° (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 Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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