APW
Apia
Samoa
9,763 km
6,067 miles
EMP
Emporia
United States
Distance
9,763 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

APW EMP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Emporia Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW EMP
ICAO Code NSFA KEMP
City Apia Emporia
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.330000, -96.190000

Apia (APW) to Emporia (EMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States is 9,763 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 10:23 in Apia, it's 16:23 in Emporia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,150 feet between the two airports. Emporia Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Emporia (EMP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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