APW
Apia
Samoa
11,164 km
6,937 miles
FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW FBG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Simmons Army Air Field
IATA Code APW FBG
ICAO Code NSFA KFBG
City Apia Fort Liberty
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 244 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.100000, -78.900000

Apia (APW) to Fort Liberty (FBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 02:32 in Apia, it's 08:32 in Fort Liberty. 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 Fort Liberty (FBG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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