APW
Apia
Samoa
11,846 km
7,361 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
11,846 km
7,361 mi / 6,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
14°
north northeast

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APW THU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code APW THU
ICAO Code NSFA BGTL
City Apia Thule
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Thule
Elevation 58 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 76.530000, -68.700000

Apia (APW) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 11,846 kilometers (7,361 miles / 6,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Apia, it's 07:32 in Thule. With a 17-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 Thule (THU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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