APW
Apia
Samoa
19,389 km
12,048 miles
KDC
Kandi
Benin
Distance
19,389 km
12,048 mi / 10,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW KDC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kandi Airport
IATA Code APW KDC
ICAO Code NSFA DBBK
City Apia Kandi
Country Samoa Benin
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 58 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.130000, 2.930000

Apia (APW) to Kandi (KDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin is 19,389 kilometers (12,048 miles / 10,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Benin. 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 23:58 in Apia, it's 11:58 in Kandi. 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.

The return flight from Kandi (KDC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Kandi Airport (KDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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