APW
Apia
Samoa
17,024 km
10,578 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
17,024 km
10,578 mi / 9,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
326°
northwest

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APW JSH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code APW JSH
ICAO Code NSFA LGST
City Apia Crete Island
Country Samoa Greece
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Athens
Elevation 58 ft 376 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.220000, 26.100000

Apia (APW) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 17,024 kilometers (10,578 miles / 9,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Apia, it's 03:50 in Crete Island. With a 11-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 Crete Island (JSH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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