APW
Apia
Samoa
15,916 km
9,890 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
15,916 km
9,890 mi / 8,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
324°
northwest

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APW SSX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code APW SSX
ICAO Code NSFA LTAQ
City Apia Samsun
Country Samoa Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 58 ft 521 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.280000, 36.310000

Apia (APW) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 15,916 kilometers (9,890 miles / 8,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Turkey. 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 04:21 in Apia, it's 18:21 in Samsun. 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 Samsun (SSX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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