FGI
Apia
Samoa
15,593 km
9,689 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
15,593 km
9,689 mi / 8,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

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FGI KWI
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code FGI KWI
ICAO Code NSFI OKKK
City Apia Kuwait City
Country Samoa Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 131 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 29.230000, 47.980000

Apia (FGI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15,593 kilometers (9,689 miles / 8,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Kuwait. 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 03:59 in Apia, it's 17:59 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 76° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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