APW
Apia
Samoa
17,199 km
10,687 miles
GIB
Gibraltar
GI
Distance
17,199 km
10,687 mi / 9,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GIB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gibraltar Airport
IATA Code APW GIB
ICAO Code NSFA LXGB
City Apia Gibraltar
Country Samoa GI
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Madrid
Elevation 58 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.150000, -5.350000

Apia (APW) to Gibraltar (GIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI is 17,199 kilometers (10,687 miles / 9,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 GI. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Apia, it's 15:43 in Gibraltar. 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.

The return flight from Gibraltar (GIB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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