APW
Apia
Samoa
14,936 km
9,281 miles
KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
Distance
14,936 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
211°
south southwest

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APW KOF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Komatipoort Airport
IATA Code APW KOF
ICAO Code NSFA FAKP
City Apia Komatipoort
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 58 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -25.440000, 31.930000

Apia (APW) to Komatipoort (KOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa is 14,936 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 South Africa. 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 19:26 in Apia, it's 08:26 in Komatipoort. 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.

The return flight from Komatipoort (KOF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 147° (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 Komatipoort Airport (KOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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