APW
Apia
Samoa
15,568 km
9,673 miles
IIL
Ilam
Iran
Distance
15,568 km
9,673 mi / 8,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW IIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ilam Airport
IATA Code APW IIL
ICAO Code NSFA OICI
City Apia Ilam
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 4,404 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.590000, 46.400000

Apia (APW) to Ilam (IIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran is 15,568 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 12:48 in Apia, it's 03:18 in Ilam. 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 4,346 feet between the two airports. Ilam Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ilam (IIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 70° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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