APW
Apia
Samoa
17,620 km
10,949 miles
FGD
Fderik
Mauritania
Distance
17,620 km
10,949 mi / 9,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW FGD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fderik Airport
IATA Code APW FGD
ICAO Code NSFA GQPF
City Apia Fderik
Country Samoa Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 58 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.670000, -12.730000

Apia (APW) to Fderik (FGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fderik Airport (FGD) in Fderik, Mauritania is 17,620 kilometers (10,949 miles / 9,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Mauritania. 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 18:10 in Apia, it's 05:10 in Fderik. With a 13-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 Fderik (FGD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Fderik Airport (FGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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