APW
Apia
Samoa
8,328 km
5,175 miles
EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
Distance
8,328 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
331°
north northwest

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APW EKS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Shakhtyorsk Airport
IATA Code APW EKS
ICAO Code NSFA UHSK
City Apia Shakhtersk
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 58 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.190000, 142.080000

Apia (APW) to Shakhtersk (EKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia is 8,328 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Russia. 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 05:32 in Apia, it's 02:32 in Shakhtersk. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shakhtersk (EKS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 134° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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