The flight distance from Karpathos Airport (AOK) in Karpathos Island, Greece to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 16,943 kilometers (10,528 miles / 9,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Greece with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Karpathos Island, it's 03:34 in Apia. 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Karpathos Island (AOK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Karpathos Airport (AOK) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.