APW
Apia
Samoa
14,749 km
9,164 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
14,749 km
9,164 mi / 7,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

APW UNT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code APW UNT
ICAO Code NSFA EGPW
City Apia Shetland Islands
Country Samoa United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.750000, -0.850000

Apia (APW) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 14,749 kilometers (9,164 miles / 7,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 07:45 in Apia, it's 19:45 in Shetland Islands. 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 Shetland Islands (UNT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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