APW
Apia
Samoa
12,830 km
7,972 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
12,830 km
7,972 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
339°
north northwest

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APW VKT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code APW VKT
ICAO Code NSFA UUYW
City Apia Vorkuta
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Moscow
Elevation 58 ft 604 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 67.490000, 63.990000

Apia (APW) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 12,830 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Russia. 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 12:03 in Apia, it's 02:03 in Vorkuta. With a 10-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 Vorkuta (VKT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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