APW
Apia
Samoa
10,123 km
6,290 miles
IRK
Kirksville
United States
Distance
10,123 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

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APW IRK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kirksville Regional Airport
IATA Code APW IRK
ICAO Code NSFA KIRK
City Apia Kirksville
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 966 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.090000, -92.540000

Apia (APW) to Kirksville (IRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) in Kirksville, United States is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Apia, it's 23:43 in Kirksville. With a 19-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 Kirksville (IRK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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