APW
Apia
Samoa
12,715 km
7,901 miles
KDM
Huvadhu Atoll
Maldives
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KDM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kaadedhdhoo Airport
IATA Code APW KDM
ICAO Code NSFA VRMT
City Apia Huvadhu Atoll
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 2 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.490000, 73.000000

Apia (APW) to Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) in Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Maldives. 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 23:16 in Apia, it's 15:16 in Huvadhu Atoll. With a 8-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 Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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