APW
Apia
Samoa
14,768 km
9,177 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
14,768 km
9,177 mi / 7,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
286°
west northwest

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APW RNM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code APW RNM
ICAO Code NSFA OOGB
City Apia Ghaba
Country Samoa Oman
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Muscat
Elevation 58 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 21.380000, 57.050000

Apia (APW) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 14,768 kilometers (9,177 miles / 7,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Oman. 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 07:35 in Apia, it's 22:35 in Ghaba. 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 Ghaba (RNM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 89° (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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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