APW
Apia
Samoa
14,744 km
9,162 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
14,744 km
9,162 mi / 7,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW SCO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code APW SCO
ICAO Code NSFA UATE
City Apia Aktau
Country Samoa Kazakhstan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Oral
Elevation 58 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.860000, 51.090000

Apia (APW) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 14,744 kilometers (9,162 miles / 7,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:14 in Apia, it's 13:14 in Aktau. 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 Aktau (SCO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 64° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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