APW
Apia
Samoa
12,074 km
7,503 miles
KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
Distance
12,074 km
7,503 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW KBK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kushinagar Airport
IATA Code APW KBK
ICAO Code NSFA VEKI
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.770000, 83.900000

Apia (APW) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India is 12,074 kilometers (7,503 miles / 6,520 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 India. 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 10:38 in Apia, it's 03:08 in Kushinagar Airport. With a 7.5-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 Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kushinagar Airport (KBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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