APW
Apia
Samoa
12,593 km
7,825 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
12,593 km
7,825 mi / 6,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
20°
north northeast

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APW JEG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code APW JEG
ICAO Code NSFA BGAA
City Apia Aasiaat
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.720000, -52.780000

Apia (APW) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 12,593 kilometers (7,825 miles / 6,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Apia, it's 05:59 in Aasiaat. With a 15-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 Aasiaat (JEG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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