APW
Apia
Samoa
17,805 km
11,063 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
17,805 km
11,063 mi / 9,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
323°
northwest

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APW NFR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code APW NFR
ICAO Code NSFA HLNR
City Apia Nafurah 1
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.210000, 21.590000

Apia (APW) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 17,805 kilometers (11,063 miles / 9,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Libya. 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 09:29 in Apia, it's 22:29 in Nafurah 1. With a 11-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 Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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