APW
Apia
Samoa
16,359 km
10,165 miles
JJM
Meru-Kinna
Kenya
Distance
16,359 km
10,165 mi / 8,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
248°
west southwest

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APW JJM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mulika Lodge Airport
IATA Code APW JJM
ICAO Code NSFA HKMK
City Apia Meru-Kinna
Country Samoa Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 58 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.170000, 38.200000

Apia (APW) to Meru-Kinna (JJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) in Meru-Kinna, Kenya is 16,359 kilometers (10,165 miles / 8,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 06:10 in Apia, it's 20:10 in Meru-Kinna. 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 1,942 feet between the two airports. Mulika Lodge Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Meru-Kinna (JJM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 116° (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 Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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