APW
Apia
Samoa
9,742 km
6,053 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
9,742 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
58°
east northeast

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APW CWF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code APW CWF
ICAO Code NSFA KCWF
City Apia Lake Charles
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.210000, -93.140000

Apia (APW) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 13:23 in Apia, it's 18:23 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (CWF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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