APW
Apia
Samoa
16,702 km
10,378 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
16,702 km
10,378 mi / 9,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW GGM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code APW GGM
ICAO Code NSFA HKKG
City Apia Kakamega
Country Samoa Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 58 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.270000, 34.790000

Apia (APW) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 16,702 kilometers (10,378 miles / 9,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 23:42 in Apia, it's 13:42 in Kakamega. 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 4,962 feet between the two airports. Kakamega 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 Kakamega (GGM) 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 Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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