The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 16,665 kilometers (10,355 miles / 8,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 03:45 in Apia, it's 17:45 in Eldoret. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,883 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 118° (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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.