APW
Apia
Samoa
12,451 km
7,737 miles
AXA
The Valley
AI
Distance
12,451 km
7,737 mi / 6,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
76°
east northeast

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APW AXA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wallblake Airport
IATA Code APW AXA
ICAO Code NSFA TQPF
City Apia The Valley
Country Samoa AI
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anguilla
Elevation 58 ft 127 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.200000, -63.060000

Apia (APW) to The Valley (AXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wallblake Airport (AXA) in The Valley, AI is 12,451 kilometers (7,737 miles / 6,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 AI. 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 02:24 in Apia, it's 09:24 in The Valley. With a 17-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 The Valley (AXA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Wallblake Airport (AXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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