APW
Apia
Samoa
17,610 km
10,942 miles
EBD
Al-Ubayyid
Sudan
Distance
17,610 km
10,942 mi / 9,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

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APW EBD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport El Obeid Airport
IATA Code APW EBD
ICAO Code NSFA HSOB
City Apia Al-Ubayyid
Country Samoa Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 58 ft 1,927 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.150000, 30.230000

Apia (APW) to Al-Ubayyid (EBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Obeid Airport (EBD) in Al-Ubayyid, Sudan is 17,610 kilometers (10,942 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Sudan. 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 01:47 in Apia, it's 14:47 in Al-Ubayyid. With a 11-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 1,869 feet between the two airports. El Obeid Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Al-Ubayyid (EBD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (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 El Obeid Airport (EBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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