APW
Apia
Samoa
13,491 km
8,383 miles
KQT
Kurgan-Tyube
Tajikistan
Distance
13,491 km
8,383 mi / 7,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW KQT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qurghonteppa International Airport
IATA Code APW KQT
ICAO Code NSFA UTDT
City Apia Kurgan-Tyube
Country Samoa Tajikistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 58 ft 1,473 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.870000, 68.860000

Apia (APW) to Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) in Kurgan-Tyube, Tajikistan is 13,491 kilometers (8,383 miles / 7,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 08:56 in Apia, it's 00:56 in Kurgan-Tyube. With a 8-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 1,415 feet between the two airports. Qurghonteppa International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kurgan-Tyube (KQT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 83° (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 Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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