APW
Apia
Samoa
15,990 km
9,936 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
15,990 km
9,936 mi / 8,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
242°
west southwest

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APW UKA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code APW UKA
ICAO Code NSFA HKUK
City Apia Ukunda
Country Samoa Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 58 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Apia (APW) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 15,990 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Kenya. 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 11:45 in Apia, it's 01:45 in Ukunda. With a 10-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 Ukunda (UKA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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