FGI
Apia
Samoa
16,639 km
10,339 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
16,639 km
10,339 mi / 8,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
311°
northwest

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FGI TLV
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code FGI TLV
ICAO Code NSFI LLBG
City Apia Tel Aviv
Country Samoa Israel
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 131 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 32.010000, 34.890000

Apia (FGI) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 16,639 kilometers (10,339 miles / 8,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Israel. 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 00:44 in Apia, it's 13:44 in Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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