The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bam Airport (BXR) in Bam Airport, Iran is 14,570 kilometers (9,053 miles / 7,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Iran. 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 01:49 in Apia, it's 16:19 in Bam Airport. With a 9.5-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 3,173 feet between the two airports. Bam Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bam Airport (BXR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bam Airport (BXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.