APW
Apia
Samoa
16,334 km
10,150 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
16,334 km
10,150 mi / 8,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
211°
south southwest

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APW KMZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code APW KMZ
ICAO Code NSFA FLKO
City Apia Kaoma
Country Samoa Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 58 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Apia (APW) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 16,334 kilometers (10,150 miles / 8,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 Zambia. 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 06:19 in Apia, it's 19:19 in Kaoma. 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 3,612 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kaoma (KMZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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