APW
Apia
Samoa
13,351 km
8,296 miles
KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
Distance
13,351 km
8,296 mi / 7,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
20°
north northeast

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APW KUS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kulusuk Airport
IATA Code APW KUS
ICAO Code NSFA BGKK
City Apia Kulusuk
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.570000, -37.120000

Apia (APW) to Kulusuk (KUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland is 13,351 kilometers (8,296 miles / 7,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Apia, it's 21:52 in Kulusuk. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kulusuk (KUS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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