APW
Apia
Samoa
18,702 km
11,621 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
18,702 km
11,621 mi / 10,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW KMS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code APW KMS
ICAO Code NSFA DGSI
City Apia Kumasi
Country Samoa Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Accra
Elevation 58 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.710000, -1.590000

Apia (APW) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 18,702 kilometers (11,621 miles / 10,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Ghana. 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 14:01 in Apia, it's 01:01 in Kumasi. 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 Kumasi (KMS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). 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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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