APW
Apia
Samoa
12,749 km
7,922 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
12,749 km
7,922 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SFJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code APW SFJ
ICAO Code NSFA BGSF
City Apia Kangerlussuaq
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 67.010000, -50.710000

Apia (APW) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 12,749 kilometers (7,922 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Apia, it's 07:25 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 15-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.