Airport Comparison
| APW | BWG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faleolo International Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | APW | BWG |
| ICAO Code | NSFA | KBWG |
| City | Apia | Bowling Green |
| Country | Samoa | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 547 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.830000, -172.010000 | 36.960000, -86.420000 |
Apia (APW) to Bowling Green (BWG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States is 10,544 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
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 00:38 in Apia, it's 05:38 in Bowling Green. With a 19-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 Bowling Green (BWG) 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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.