APW
Apia
Samoa
10,820 km
6,723 miles
DFI
Defiance
United States
Distance
10,820 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW DFI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Defiance Memorial Airport
IATA Code APW DFI
ICAO Code NSFA KDFI
City Apia Defiance
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 707 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.340000, -84.430000

Apia (APW) to Defiance (DFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) in Defiance, United States is 10,820 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 00:26 in Apia, it's 06:26 in Defiance. With a 18-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 Defiance (DFI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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