APW
Apia
Samoa
13,855 km
8,609 miles
CCN
Chakcharan
Afghanistan
Distance
13,855 km
8,609 mi / 7,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW CCN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chakcharan Airport
IATA Code APW CCN
ICAO Code NSFA OACC
City Apia Chakcharan
Country Samoa Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kabul
Elevation 58 ft 7,383 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.530000, 65.270000

Apia (APW) to Chakcharan (CCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chakcharan Airport (CCN) in Chakcharan, Afghanistan is 13,855 kilometers (8,609 miles / 7,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 17:19 in Apia, it's 08:49 in Chakcharan. With a 8.5-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 7,325 feet between the two airports. Chakcharan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chakcharan (CCN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Chakcharan Airport (CCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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