APW
Apia
Samoa
12,443 km
7,732 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,443 km
7,732 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
319°
northwest

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APW PLX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code APW PLX
ICAO Code NSFA UASS
City Apia Semey
Country Samoa Kazakhstan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Almaty
Elevation 58 ft 759 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.350000, 80.230000

Apia (APW) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 12,443 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 10:30 in Apia, it's 02:30 in Semey. 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.

The return flight from Semey (PLX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 85° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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