APW
Apia
Samoa
15,344 km
9,535 miles
KHK
Khark Island Airport
Iran
Distance
15,344 km
9,535 mi / 8,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

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APW KHK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Khark Island Airport
IATA Code APW KHK
ICAO Code NSFA OIBQ
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.260000, 50.320000

Apia (APW) to Khark Island Airport (KHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Khark Island Airport (KHK) in Khark Island Airport, Iran is 15,344 kilometers (9,535 miles / 8,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iran. 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 22:23 in Apia, it's 12:53 in Khark Island Airport. With a 9.5-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 Khark Island Airport (KHK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Khark Island Airport (KHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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