The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea is 18,097 kilometers (11,245 miles / 9,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Guinea. 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 03:54 in Apia, it's 14:54 in Kankan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Kankan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kankan (KNN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Kankan Airport (KNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.