APW
Apia
Samoa
10,590 km
6,581 miles
BFR
Bedford
United States
Distance
10,590 km
6,581 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BFR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW BFR
ICAO Code NSFA KBFR
City Apia Bedford
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 58 ft 727 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.840000, -86.450000

Apia (APW) to Bedford (BFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States is 10,590 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:46 in Apia, it's 06:46 in Bedford. 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 Bedford (BFR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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