APW
Apia
Samoa
13,188 km
8,195 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
13,188 km
8,195 mi / 7,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW TLB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code APW TLB
ICAO Code NSFA OPTA
City Apia Tarbela
Country Samoa Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Karachi
Elevation 58 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.990000, 72.610000

Apia (APW) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 13,188 kilometers (8,195 miles / 7,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Pakistan. 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 02:32 in Apia, it's 18:32 in Tarbela. With a 8-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 1,056 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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