APW
Apia
Samoa
11,558 km
7,182 miles
AXB
Alexandria Bay
United States
Distance
11,558 km
7,182 mi / 6,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

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APW AXB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maxson Airfield
IATA Code APW AXB
ICAO Code NSFA 89NY
City Apia Alexandria Bay
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 44.320000, -75.900000

Apia (APW) to Alexandria Bay (AXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maxson Airfield (AXB) in Alexandria Bay, United States is 11,558 kilometers (7,182 miles / 6,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 08:09 in Apia, it's 14:09 in Alexandria Bay. 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.

The return flight from Alexandria Bay (AXB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 264° (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 Maxson Airfield (AXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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