AKN
King Salmon
United States
8,183 km
5,085 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
8,183 km
5,085 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
196°
south southwest

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AKN APW
Airport Name King Salmon Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKN APW
ICAO Code PAKN NSFA
City King Salmon Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Apia
Elevation 73 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 58.680000, -156.650000 -13.830000, -172.010000

King Salmon (AKN) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 8,183 kilometers (5,085 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:38 in King Salmon, it's 10:38 in Apia. With a 22-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 King Salmon (AKN) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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