APW
Apia
Samoa
17,518 km
10,885 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
17,518 km
10,885 mi / 9,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

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APW SMW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code APW SMW
ICAO Code NSFA GMMA
City Apia Smara
Country Samoa EH
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 58 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.730000, -11.680000

Apia (APW) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 17,518 kilometers (10,885 miles / 9,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Apia, it's 19:16 in Smara. 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 Smara (SMW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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