Airport Comparison
| APW | FFM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faleolo International Airport | Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field |
| IATA Code | APW | FFM |
| ICAO Code | NSFA | KFFM |
| City | Apia | Fergus Falls |
| Country | Samoa | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 1,183 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.830000, -172.010000 | 46.280000, -96.160000 |
Apia (APW) to Fergus Falls (FFM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States is 10,063 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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 05:15 in Apia, it's 10:15 in Fergus Falls. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.
The return flight from Fergus Falls (FFM) 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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.