APW
Apia
Samoa
19,386 km
12,046 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
19,386 km
12,046 mi / 10,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
93°
east

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APW NIM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code APW NIM
ICAO Code NSFA DRRN
City Apia Niamey
Country Samoa Niger
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Niamey
Elevation 58 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.480000, 2.180000

Apia (APW) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 19,386 kilometers (12,046 miles / 10,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Niger. 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 04:31 in Apia, it's 16:31 in Niamey. 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 Niamey (NIM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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