APW
Apia
Samoa
17,925 km
11,138 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
17,925 km
11,138 mi / 9,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
197°
south southwest

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APW NKY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code APW NKY
ICAO Code NSFA FCBY
City Apia Nkayi
Country Samoa Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 58 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Apia (APW) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 17,925 kilometers (11,138 miles / 9,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Congo. 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 22:11 in Apia, it's 10:11 in Nkayi. With a 12-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 Nkayi (NKY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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