The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 13,043 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 15:48 in Apia, it's 07:48 in Astana. With a 8-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 1,108 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.