APW
Apia
Samoa
16,732 km
10,396 miles
AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
Distance
16,732 km
10,396 mi / 9,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
307°
northwest

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APW AQJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aqaba King Hussein International Airport
IATA Code APW AQJ
ICAO Code NSFA OJAQ
City Apia Aqaba
Country Samoa Jordan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Amman
Elevation 58 ft 175 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.610000, 35.020000

Apia (APW) to Aqaba (AQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan is 16,732 kilometers (10,396 miles / 9,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Jordan. 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 13:56 in Apia, it's 03:56 in Aqaba. 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.

The return flight from Aqaba (AQJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 64° (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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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