APW
Apia
Samoa
15,301 km
9,508 miles
TBS
Tbilisi
Georgia
Distance
15,301 km
9,508 mi / 8,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
318°
northwest

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APW TBS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tbilisi International Airport
IATA Code APW TBS
ICAO Code NSFA UGTB
City Apia Tbilisi
Country Samoa Georgia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 58 ft 1,624 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.670000, 44.950000

Apia (APW) to Tbilisi (TBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia is 15,301 kilometers (9,508 miles / 8,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Georgia. 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 05:07 in Apia, it's 20:07 in Tbilisi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,566 feet between the two airports. Tbilisi International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tbilisi (TBS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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