APW
Apia
Samoa
12,915 km
8,025 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
12,915 km
8,025 mi / 6,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW KDU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code APW KDU
ICAO Code NSFA OPSD
City Apia Skardu
Country Samoa Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Karachi
Elevation 58 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.340000, 75.540000

Apia (APW) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 12,915 kilometers (8,025 miles / 6,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:02 in Apia, it's 14:02 in Skardu. With a 8-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 7,258 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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