APW
Apia
Samoa
16,068 km
9,984 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
16,068 km
9,984 mi / 8,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
215°
southwest

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APW LUN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code APW LUN
ICAO Code NSFA FLKK
City Apia Lusaka
Country Samoa Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 58 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Apia (APW) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 16,068 kilometers (9,984 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 15:25 in Apia, it's 04:25 in Lusaka. 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 3,721 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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