APW
Apia
Samoa
15,480 km
9,619 miles
CMO
Obbia
Somalia
Distance
15,480 km
9,619 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
262°
west

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APW CMO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Obbia Airport
IATA Code APW CMO
ICAO Code NSFA HCMO
City Apia Obbia
Country Samoa Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 58 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.370000, 48.520000

Apia (APW) to Obbia (CMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Obbia Airport (CMO) in Obbia, Somalia is 15,480 kilometers (9,619 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:34 in Apia, it's 16:34 in Obbia. 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 Obbia (CMO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Obbia Airport (CMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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