The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo is 17,602 kilometers (10,937 miles / 9,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Apia, it's 04:15 in Kikwit Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,514 feet between the two airports. Kikwit Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.