APW
Apia
Samoa
16,762 km
10,415 miles
DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
Distance
16,762 km
10,415 mi / 9,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

APW DBM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Debra Marcos Airport
IATA Code APW DBM
ICAO Code NSFA HADM
City Apia Debra Marcos
Country Samoa Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 58 ft 8,136 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.350000, 37.720000

Apia (APW) to Debra Marcos (DBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia is 16,762 kilometers (10,415 miles / 9,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 21:10 in Apia, it's 11:10 in Debra Marcos. 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 8,078 feet between the two airports. Debra Marcos Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Debra Marcos (DBM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 100° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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