APW
Apia
Samoa
12,868 km
7,996 miles
HDK
Kulhudhuffushi
Maldives
Distance
12,868 km
7,996 mi / 6,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

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APW HDK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kulhudhuffushi Airport
IATA Code APW HDK
ICAO Code NSFA VRBK
City Apia Kulhudhuffushi
Country Samoa Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Maldives
Elevation 58 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.630000, 73.070000

Apia (APW) to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives is 12,868 kilometers (7,996 miles / 6,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Maldives. 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 07:03 in Apia, it's 23:03 in Kulhudhuffushi. With a 8-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 Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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