APW
Apia
Samoa
14,197 km
8,821 miles
CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
Distance
14,197 km
8,821 mi / 7,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
306°
northwest

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APW CKT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sarakhs Airport
IATA Code APW CKT
ICAO Code NSFA OIMC
City Apia Sarakhs
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 945 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.500000, 61.060000

Apia (APW) to Sarakhs (CKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran is 14,197 kilometers (8,821 miles / 7,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Apia, it's 16:59 in Sarakhs. With a 9.5-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 Sarakhs (CKT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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