APW
Apia
Samoa
7,941 km
4,934 miles
BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
Distance
7,941 km
4,934 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BLU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport
IATA Code APW BLU
ICAO Code NSFA KBLU
City Apia Emigrant Gap
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 5,284 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.270000, -120.710000

Apia (APW) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States is 7,941 kilometers (4,934 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 01:33 in Apia, it's 04:33 in Emigrant Gap. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,226 feet between the two airports. Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 233° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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