APW
Apia
Samoa
19,296 km
11,990 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
19,296 km
11,990 mi / 10,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW XKA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code APW XKA
ICAO Code NSFA DFEL
City Apia Kantchari
Country Samoa Burkina Faso
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 58 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 12.470000, 1.500000

Apia (APW) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 19,296 kilometers (11,990 miles / 10,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 16:21 in Apia, it's 03:21 in Kantchari. With a 13-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 Kantchari (XKA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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