The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 17,878 kilometers (11,109 miles / 9,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mauritania. 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 02:50 in Apia, it's 13:50 in Tidjikja. With a 13-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 1,305 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 281° (west 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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.