APW
Apia
Samoa
19,229 km
11,949 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
19,229 km
11,949 mi / 10,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
257°
west southwest

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APW NDJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code APW NDJ
ICAO Code NSFA FTTJ
City Apia N'Djamena
Country Samoa Chad
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 58 ft 968 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.130000, 15.030000

Apia (APW) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 19,229 kilometers (11,949 miles / 10,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Chad. 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 02:23 in Apia, it's 14:23 in N'Djamena. 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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