APW
Apia
Samoa
15,270 km
9,488 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
15,270 km
9,488 mi / 8,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
300°
west northwest

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APW GCH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code APW GCH
ICAO Code NSFA OIAH
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.340000, 50.830000

Apia (APW) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 15,270 kilometers (9,488 miles / 8,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Apia, it's 21:21 in Gachsaran Airport. With a 9.5-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 2,356 feet between the two airports. Gachsaran Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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