APW
Apia
Samoa
8,605 km
5,347 miles
BGQ
Big Lake
United States
Distance
8,605 km
5,347 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

APW BGQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Big Lake Airport
IATA Code APW BGQ
ICAO Code NSFA PAGQ
City Apia Big Lake
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 162 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.530000, -149.810000

Apia (APW) to Big Lake (BGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States is 8,605 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 17:35 in Apia, it's 19:35 in Big Lake. With a 22-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 Big Lake (BGQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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