APW
Apia
Samoa
15,212 km
9,452 miles
OMD
Oranjemund
Namibia
Distance
15,212 km
9,452 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
191°
south

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APW OMD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Oranjemund Airport
IATA Code APW OMD
ICAO Code NSFA FYOG
City Apia Oranjemund
Country Samoa Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 58 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -28.580000, 16.450000

Apia (APW) to Oranjemund (OMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Oranjemund Airport (OMD) in Oranjemund, Namibia is 15,212 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:37 in Apia, it's 13:37 in Oranjemund. 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 Oranjemund (OMD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Oranjemund Airport (OMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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