APW
Apia
Samoa
16,974 km
10,547 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
16,974 km
10,547 mi / 9,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW KRE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code APW KRE
ICAO Code NSFA HBBO
City Apia Kirundo
Country Samoa Burundi
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 58 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Apia (APW) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 16,974 kilometers (10,547 miles / 9,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Burundi. 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 16:37 in Apia, it's 05:37 in Kirundo. 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 4,453 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 127° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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