APW
Apia
Samoa
10,544 km
6,552 miles
BWG
Bowling Green
United States
Distance
10,544 km
6,552 mi / 5,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

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.

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