APW
Apia
Samoa
12,630 km
7,848 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
12,630 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
22°
north northeast

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APW JHS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code APW JHS
ICAO Code NSFA BGSS
City Apia Sisimiut
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 66.950000, -53.730000

Apia (APW) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 12,630 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 00:02 in Apia, it's 09:02 in Sisimiut. 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 Sisimiut (JHS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 291° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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