AIO
Atlantic
United States
9,968 km
6,194 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
9,968 km
6,194 mi / 5,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AIO APW
Airport Name Atlantic Municipal Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AIO APW
ICAO Code KAIO NSFA
City Atlantic Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,165 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 41.400000, -95.050000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Atlantic (AIO) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) in Atlantic, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 9,968 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 03:16 in Atlantic, it's 21:16 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,107 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Atlantic Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Atlantic (AIO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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