APW
Apia
Samoa
9,543 km
5,930 miles
KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KTE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kerteh Airport
IATA Code APW KTE
ICAO Code NSFA WMKE
City Apia Kerteh
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.540000, 103.430000

Apia (APW) to Kerteh (KTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Malaysia. 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 22:49 in Apia, it's 17:49 in Kerteh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kerteh (KTE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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