APW
Apia
Samoa
15,904 km
9,882 miles
KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
Distance
15,904 km
9,882 mi / 8,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
250°
west southwest

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APW KMU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kisimayu Airport
IATA Code APW KMU
ICAO Code NSFA HCMK
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.380000, 42.460000

Apia (APW) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia is 15,904 kilometers (9,882 miles / 8,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Somalia. 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 08:43 in Apia, it's 22:43 in Kisimayu Airport. With a 10-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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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