APW
Apia
Samoa
13,355 km
8,298 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
13,355 km
8,298 mi / 7,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SGG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code APW SGG
ICAO Code NSFA BGSG
City Apia Sermiligaaq
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.910000, -36.380000

Apia (APW) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 13,355 kilometers (8,298 miles / 7,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 07:08 in Apia, it's 16:08 in Sermiligaaq. 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 Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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