APW
Apia
Samoa
16,277 km
10,114 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
16,277 km
10,114 mi / 8,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW JRO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code APW JRO
ICAO Code NSFA HTKJ
City Apia Arusha
Country Samoa Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 58 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Apia (APW) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 16,277 kilometers (10,114 miles / 8,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Tanzania. 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 02:11 in Apia, it's 16:11 in Arusha. 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 2,874 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 122° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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