APW
Apia
Samoa
17,301 km
10,750 miles
KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
Distance
17,301 km
10,750 mi / 9,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
217°
southwest

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APW KGA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kananga Airport
IATA Code APW KGA
ICAO Code NSFA FZUA
City Apia Kananga
Country Samoa DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 58 ft 2,139 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.900000, 22.470000

Apia (APW) to Kananga (KGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo is 17,301 kilometers (10,750 miles / 9,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 DR Congo. 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 23:28 in Apia, it's 12:28 in Kananga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,081 feet between the two airports. Kananga Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kananga (KGA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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