APW
Apia
Samoa
16,184 km
10,056 miles
GAS
Garissa
Kenya
Distance
16,184 km
10,056 mi / 8,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW GAS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Garissa Airport
IATA Code APW GAS
ICAO Code NSFA HKGA
City Apia Garissa
Country Samoa Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 58 ft 475 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.460000, 39.650000

Apia (APW) to Garissa (GAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya is 16,184 kilometers (10,056 miles / 8,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:50 in Apia, it's 11:50 in Garissa. 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 Garissa (GAS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Garissa Airport (GAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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