APW
Apia
Samoa
8,413 km
5,228 miles
BFI
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,413 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BFI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Boeing Field/King County International Airport
IATA Code APW BFI
ICAO Code NSFA KBFI
City Apia Seattle
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 47.530000, -122.300000

Apia (APW) to Seattle (BFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States is 8,413 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 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 11:26 in Apia, it's 14:26 in Seattle. With a 21-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 Seattle (BFI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 230° (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 Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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