APW
Apia
Samoa
14,920 km
9,271 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,920 km
9,271 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
292°
west northwest

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APW NHD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code APW NHD
ICAO Code NSFA OMDM
City Apia Dubai
Country Samoa United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Dubai
Elevation 58 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.030000, 55.370000

Apia (APW) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 14,920 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 06:40 in Apia, it's 21:40 in Dubai. With a 9-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 Dubai (NHD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 85° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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