APW
Apia
Samoa
17,912 km
11,130 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
17,912 km
11,130 mi / 9,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

APW KFA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code APW KFA
ICAO Code NSFA GQNF
City Apia Kiffa
Country Samoa Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 58 ft 424 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.590000, -11.410000

Apia (APW) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 17,912 kilometers (11,130 miles / 9,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Mauritania. 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 04:24 in Apia, it's 15:24 in Kiffa. With a 13-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 Kiffa (KFA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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