APW
Apia
Samoa
13,023 km
8,092 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
13,023 km
8,092 mi / 7,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW GIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code APW GIL
ICAO Code NSFA OPGT
City Apia Gilgit
Country Samoa Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Karachi
Elevation 58 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.920000, 74.330000

Apia (APW) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 13,023 kilometers (8,092 miles / 7,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Pakistan. 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 00:52 in Apia, it's 16:52 in Gilgit. With a 8-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 4,738 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Gilgit Airport (GIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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