APW
Apia
Samoa
17,437 km
10,835 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
17,437 km
10,835 mi / 9,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW TOB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code APW TOB
ICAO Code NSFA HLGN
City Apia Tobruk
Country Samoa Libya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 58 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.860000, 23.910000

Apia (APW) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 17,437 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 06:45 in Apia, it's 19:45 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 43° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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