APW
Apia
Samoa
9,275 km
5,763 miles
BWD
Brownwood
United States
Distance
9,275 km
5,763 mi / 5,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

APW BWD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Brownwood Regional Airport
IATA Code APW BWD
ICAO Code NSFA KBWD
City Apia Brownwood
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.790000, -98.960000

Apia (APW) to Brownwood (BWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) in Brownwood, United States is 9,275 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 22:28 in Apia, it's 04:28 in Brownwood. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,329 feet between the two airports. Brownwood Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Brownwood (BWD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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