APW
Apia
Samoa
17,724 km
11,013 miles
GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
Distance
17,724 km
11,013 mi / 9,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

APW GAF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gafsa Ksar International Airport
IATA Code APW GAF
ICAO Code NSFA DTTF
City Apia Gafsa
Country Samoa Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tunis
Elevation 58 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.420000, 8.820000

Apia (APW) to Gafsa (GAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia is 17,724 kilometers (11,013 miles / 9,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Tunisia. 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 13:11 in Apia, it's 01:11 in Gafsa. With a 12-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 1,002 feet between the two airports. Gafsa Ksar International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gafsa (GAF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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