APW
Apia
Samoa
8,979 km
5,579 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north

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APW EIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code APW EIL
ICAO Code NSFA PAEI
City Apia Fairbanks
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 548 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 64.670000, -147.100000

Apia (APW) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 22:04 in Apia, it's 00:04 in Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks (EIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 204° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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