APW
Apia
Samoa
8,023 km
4,985 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
8,023 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
313°
northwest

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APW KKJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code APW KKJ
ICAO Code NSFA RJFR
City Apia Kitakyushu
Country Samoa Japan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 58 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.850000, 131.030000

Apia (APW) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 8,023 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Japan. 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 16:00 in Apia, it's 12:00 in Kitakyushu. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kitakyushu (KKJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 121° (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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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