APW
Apia
Samoa
15,481 km
9,619 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,481 km
9,619 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
296°
west northwest

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APW QJB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code APW QJB
ICAO Code NSFA OEJB
City Apia Jubail
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.040000, 49.410000

Apia (APW) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 15,481 kilometers (9,619 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 05:54 in Apia, it's 19:54 in Jubail. 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 Jubail (QJB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 80° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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