AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
16,605 km
10,318 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,605 km
10,318 mi / 8,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
54°
northeast

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AKT APW
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKT APW
ICAO Code LCRA NSFA
City N/A Apia
Country Cyprus Samoa
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Pacific/Apia
Elevation 76 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -13.830000, -172.010000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 16,605 kilometers (10,318 miles / 8,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Cyprus with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 04:10 in Apia. With a 11-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 Apia (APW) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 317° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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