APW
Apia
Samoa
14,937 km
9,281 miles
LKW
Lekhwair Airport
Oman
Distance
14,937 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

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APW LKW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lekhwair Airport
IATA Code APW LKW
ICAO Code NSFA OOLK
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Oman
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Muscat
Elevation 58 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.800000, 55.370000

Apia (APW) to Lekhwair Airport (LKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lekhwair Airport (LKW) in Lekhwair Airport, Oman is 14,937 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Oman. 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 18:58 in Apia, it's 09:58 in Lekhwair Airport. With a 9-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 Lekhwair Airport (LKW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Lekhwair Airport (LKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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