APW
Apia
Samoa
11,874 km
7,378 miles
JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
Distance
11,874 km
7,378 mi / 6,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW JKR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Janakpur Airport
IATA Code APW JKR
ICAO Code NSFA VNJP
City Apia Janakpur
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 58 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.710000, 85.920000

Apia (APW) to Janakpur (JKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal is 11,874 kilometers (7,378 miles / 6,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nepal. 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 19:28 in Apia, it's 12:13 in Janakpur. With a 7.25-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 Janakpur (JKR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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