APW
Apia
Samoa
17,082 km
10,614 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
17,082 km
10,614 mi / 9,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW KME
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code APW KME
ICAO Code NSFA HRZA
City Apia Kamembe
Country Samoa Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Kigali
Elevation 58 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Apia (APW) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 17,082 kilometers (10,614 miles / 9,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Rwanda. 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 14:32 in Apia, it's 03:32 in Kamembe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,134 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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