APW
Apia
Samoa
17,857 km
11,096 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
17,857 km
11,096 mi / 9,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW TIP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code APW TIP
ICAO Code NSFA HLLT
City Apia Tripoli
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.660000, 13.160000

Apia (APW) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 17,857 kilometers (11,096 miles / 9,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Libya. 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 05:53 in Apia, it's 18:53 in Tripoli. With a 11-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 Tripoli (TIP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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