APW
Apia
Samoa
14,697 km
9,132 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
14,697 km
9,132 mi / 7,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
351°
north

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APW TKU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code APW TKU
ICAO Code NSFA EFTU
City Apia Turku
Country Samoa Finland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 58 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.510000, 22.260000

Apia (APW) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 14,697 kilometers (9,132 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Finland. 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 05:57 in Apia, it's 18:57 in Turku. With a 11-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 Turku (TKU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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