APW
Apia
Samoa
16,239 km
10,090 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
16,239 km
10,090 mi / 8,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
252°
west southwest

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APW WJR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code APW WJR
ICAO Code NSFA HKWJ
City Apia Wajir
Country Samoa Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 58 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 1.730000, 40.090000

Apia (APW) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 16,239 kilometers (10,090 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Apia, it's 06:40 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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