APW
Apia
Samoa
19,698 km
12,240 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
19,698 km
12,240 mi / 10,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW SKO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code APW SKO
ICAO Code NSFA DNSO
City Apia Sokoto
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.920000, 5.210000

Apia (APW) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 19,698 kilometers (12,240 miles / 10,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Nigeria. 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 09:54 in Apia, it's 21:54 in Sokoto. 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 Sokoto (SKO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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