Airport Comparison
Apia (APW) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 16,268 kilometers (10,109 miles / 8,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:03 in Apia, it's 17:03 in King Khaled Air Base. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,720 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 88° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.