ABE
Allentown
United States
11,552 km
7,178 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
11,552 km
7,178 mi / 6,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

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ABE APW
Airport Name Lehigh Valley International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABE APW
ICAO Code KABE NSFA
City Allentown Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Apia
Elevation 394 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 40.650000, -75.440000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Allentown (ABE) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Allentown, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 11,552 kilometers (7,178 miles / 6,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 United States with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Allentown, it's 10:19 in Apia. With a 18-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 Apia (APW) to Allentown (ABE) follows a heading of 51° (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 Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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