ALS
Alamosa
United States
8,942 km
5,556 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
244°
west southwest

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ALS APW
Airport Name San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ALS APW
ICAO Code KALS NSFA
City Alamosa Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Apia
Elevation 7,540 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 37.440000, -105.870000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alamosa (ALS) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) in Alamosa, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 07:27 in Alamosa, it's 03:27 in Apia. With a 20-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 7,482 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Alamosa (ALS) 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 San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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