APW
Apia
Samoa
15,934 km
9,901 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
15,934 km
9,901 mi / 8,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
261°
west

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APW LFO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code APW LFO
ICAO Code NSFA HAKL
City Apia Kelafo
Country Samoa Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 58 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.660000, 44.350000

Apia (APW) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 15,934 kilometers (9,901 miles / 8,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 17:48 in Apia, it's 07:48 in Kelafo. With a 10-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 1,672 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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