APW
Apia
Samoa
9,872 km
6,134 miles
ELD
El Dorado
United States
Distance
9,872 km
6,134 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

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APW ELD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field
IATA Code APW ELD
ICAO Code NSFA KELD
City Apia El Dorado
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.220000, -92.810000

Apia (APW) to El Dorado (ELD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) in El Dorado, United States is 9,872 kilometers (6,134 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 08:38 in Apia, it's 13:38 in El Dorado. 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 El Dorado (ELD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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