ABY
Albany
United States
10,604 km
6,589 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
10,604 km
6,589 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
257°
west southwest

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ABY APW
Airport Name Southwest Georgia Regional Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABY APW
ICAO Code KABY NSFA
City Albany Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Apia
Elevation 196 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 31.540000, -84.190000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Albany (ABY) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) in Albany, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 10,604 kilometers (6,589 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 00:52 in Albany, it's 18:52 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 Albany (ABY) follows a heading of 59° (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 Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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