APW
Apia
Samoa
17,105 km
10,629 miles
KIT
Kithira Island
Greece
Distance
17,105 km
10,629 mi / 9,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
332°
north northwest

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APW KIT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kithira Airport
IATA Code APW KIT
ICAO Code NSFA LGKC
City Apia Kithira Island
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 1,045 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.270000, 23.020000

Apia (APW) to Kithira Island (KIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kithira Airport (KIT) in Kithira Island, Greece is 17,105 kilometers (10,629 miles / 9,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Apia, it's 17:52 in Kithira Island. With a 11-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 Kithira Island (KIT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kithira Airport (KIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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