APW
Apia
Samoa
14,970 km
9,302 miles
SKE
Geiteryggen
Norway
Distance
14,970 km
9,302 mi / 8,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
359°
north

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APW SKE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Skien Airport
IATA Code APW SKE
ICAO Code NSFA ENSN
City Apia Geiteryggen
Country Samoa Norway
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 58 ft 463 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 59.190000, 9.570000

Apia (APW) to Geiteryggen (SKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Skien Airport (SKE) in Geiteryggen, Norway is 14,970 kilometers (9,302 miles / 8,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Apia, it's 03:19 in Geiteryggen. 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 Geiteryggen (SKE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Skien Airport (SKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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