APW
Apia
Samoa
18,736 km
11,642 miles
GHT
Ghat
Libya
Distance
18,736 km
11,642 mi / 10,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

APW GHT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ghat Airport
IATA Code APW GHT
ICAO Code NSFA HLGT
City Apia Ghat
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.150000, 10.140000

Apia (APW) to Ghat (GHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya is 18,736 kilometers (11,642 miles / 10,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Libya. 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 18:48 in Apia, it's 07:48 in Ghat. 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 2,238 feet between the two airports. Ghat Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ghat (GHT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 11° (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 Ghat Airport (GHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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