The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 18,143 kilometers (11,274 miles / 9,797 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 02:57 in Apia, it's 15:57 in El Fasher. 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 2,335 feet between the two airports. El Fasher Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from El Fasher (ELF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 93° (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 Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.