APW
Apia
Samoa
16,189 km
10,059 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
16,189 km
10,059 mi / 8,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

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APW OBC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code APW OBC
ICAO Code NSFA HDOB
City Apia Obock
Country Samoa Djibouti
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 58 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.970000, 43.270000

Apia (APW) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 16,189 kilometers (10,059 miles / 8,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Djibouti. 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 01:36 in Apia, it's 15:36 in Obock. With a 10-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 Obock (OBC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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