APW
Apia
Samoa
19,660 km
12,216 miles
KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
Distance
19,660 km
12,216 mi / 10,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

APW KAD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kaduna Airport
IATA Code APW KAD
ICAO Code NSFA DNKA
City Apia Kaduna
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 2,073 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.700000, 7.320000

Apia (APW) to Kaduna (KAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria is 19,660 kilometers (12,216 miles / 10,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Nigeria. 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 22:02 in Apia, it's 10:02 in Kaduna. With a 12-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 2,015 feet between the two airports. Kaduna Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kaduna (KAD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). 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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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