FGI
Apia
Samoa
15,815 km
9,827 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,815 km
9,827 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
293°
west northwest

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FGI RUH
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FGI RUH
ICAO Code NSFI OERK
City Apia Riyadh
Country Samoa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 131 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 24.960000, 46.700000

Apia (FGI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 15,815 kilometers (9,827 miles / 8,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:09 in Apia, it's 16:09 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 1,918 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Fagali'i Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 80° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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