APW
Apia
Samoa
9,852 km
6,122 miles
ARA
New Iberia
United States
Distance
9,852 km
6,122 mi / 5,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW ARA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Acadiana Regional Airport
IATA Code APW ARA
ICAO Code NSFA KARA
City Apia New Iberia
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.040000, -91.880000

Apia (APW) to New Iberia (ARA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States is 9,852 kilometers (6,122 miles / 5,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Apia, it's 20:05 in New Iberia. With a 19-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 New Iberia (ARA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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