APW
Apia
Samoa
15,041 km
9,346 miles
KIH
Kish Island
Iran
Distance
15,041 km
9,346 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW KIH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kish International Airport
IATA Code APW KIH
ICAO Code NSFA OIBK
City Apia Kish Island
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.530000, 53.980000

Apia (APW) to Kish Island (KIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran is 15,041 kilometers (9,346 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 14:59 in Apia, it's 05:29 in Kish Island. 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 Kish Island (KIH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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