APW
Apia
Samoa
8,594 km
5,340 miles
CKU
Cordova
United States
Distance
8,594 km
5,340 mi / 4,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
13°
north northeast

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APW CKU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cordova Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW CKU
ICAO Code NSFA KCKU
City Apia Cordova
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.540000, -145.730000

Apia (APW) to Cordova (CKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States is 8,594 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 17:07 in Apia, it's 19:07 in Cordova. With a 22-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 Cordova (CKU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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