APW
Apia
Samoa
13,624 km
8,465 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,624 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW SKD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code APW SKD
ICAO Code NSFA UTSS
City Apia Samarkand
Country Samoa Uzbekistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 58 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.700000, 66.980000

Apia (APW) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 13,624 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 04:04 in Apia, it's 20:04 in Samarkand. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,166 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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