APW
Apia
Samoa
8,717 km
5,416 miles
CEZ
Cortez
United States
Distance
8,717 km
5,416 mi / 4,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW CEZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cortez Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW CEZ
ICAO Code NSFA KCEZ
City Apia Cortez
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 5,918 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.300000, -108.630000

Apia (APW) to Cortez (CEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) in Cortez, United States is 8,717 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 10:29 in Apia, it's 14:29 in Cortez. With a 20-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 5,860 feet between the two airports. Cortez Municipal 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 Cortez (CEZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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