APW
Apia
Samoa
18,770 km
11,663 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
18,770 km
11,663 mi / 10,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW SRH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code APW SRH
ICAO Code NSFA FTTA
City Apia Sarh
Country Samoa Chad
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 58 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.140000, 18.370000

Apia (APW) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 18,770 kilometers (11,663 miles / 10,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Chad. 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 06:48 in Apia, it's 18:48 in Sarh. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,140 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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