APW
Apia
Samoa
9,680 km
6,015 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KUL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code APW KUL
ICAO Code NSFA WMKK
City Apia Kuala Lumpur
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.750000, 101.710000

Apia (APW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Malaysia. 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 20:05 in Apia, it's 15:05 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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