APW
Apia
Samoa
17,841 km
11,086 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
17,841 km
11,086 mi / 9,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

APW KBA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code APW KBA
ICAO Code NSFA GFKB
City Apia Kabala
Country Samoa Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Freetown
Elevation 58 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.640000, -11.520000

Apia (APW) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 17,841 kilometers (11,086 miles / 9,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 16:30 in Apia, it's 03:30 in Kabala. With a 13-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 Kabala (KBA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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