APW
Apia
Samoa
13,406 km
8,330 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
306°
northwest

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APW TJU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code APW TJU
ICAO Code NSFA UTDK
City Apia Kulyab
Country Samoa Tajikistan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 58 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.990000, 69.810000

Apia (APW) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 10:47 in Apia, it's 02:47 in Kulyab. 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 2,235 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 84° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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