APW
Apia
Samoa
14,219 km
8,835 miles
GWD
Gwadar
Pakistan
Distance
14,219 km
8,835 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW GWD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gwadar International Airport
IATA Code APW GWD
ICAO Code NSFA OPGD
City Apia Gwadar
Country Samoa Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Karachi
Elevation 58 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.230000, 62.330000

Apia (APW) to Gwadar (GWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gwadar International Airport (GWD) in Gwadar, Pakistan is 14,219 kilometers (8,835 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 05:01 in Apia, it's 21:01 in Gwadar. 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.

The return flight from Gwadar (GWD) 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 Gwadar International Airport (GWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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