APW
Apia
Samoa
12,697 km
7,890 miles
KDO
Kadhdhoo
Maldives
Distance
12,697 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KDO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kadhdhoo Airport
IATA Code APW KDO
ICAO Code NSFA VRMK
City Apia Kadhdhoo
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 1.860000, 73.520000

Apia (APW) to Kadhdhoo (KDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) in Kadhdhoo, Maldives is 12,697 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 05:23 in Apia, it's 21:23 in Kadhdhoo. 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 Kadhdhoo (KDO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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