APW
Apia
Samoa
17,455 km
10,846 miles
TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
Distance
17,455 km
10,846 mi / 9,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
18°
north northeast

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APW TAF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tafaraoui Airport
IATA Code APW TAF
ICAO Code NSFA DAOL
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Algeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Algiers
Elevation 58 ft 367 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.540000, -0.530000

Apia (APW) to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria is 17,455 kilometers (10,846 miles / 9,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Algeria. 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 06:52 in Apia, it's 18:52 in Tafaraoui Airport. 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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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