APW
Apia
Samoa
12,508 km
7,772 miles
JQA
Uummannaq
Greenland
Distance
12,508 km
7,772 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW JQA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qaarsut Airport
IATA Code APW JQA
ICAO Code NSFA BGUQ
City Apia Uummannaq
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 70.730000, -52.700000

Apia (APW) to Uummannaq (JQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qaarsut Airport (JQA) in Uummannaq, Greenland is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Greenland. 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 10:54 in Apia, it's 19:54 in Uummannaq. With a 15-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 Uummannaq (JQA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Qaarsut Airport (JQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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