The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Novy Urengoy, Russia is 12,372 kilometers (7,688 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Apia, it's 00:30 in Novy Urengoy. 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.

The return flight from Novy Urengoy (NUX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.