APW
Apia
Samoa
10,607 km
6,591 miles
FTK
Fort Knox
United States
Distance
10,607 km
6,591 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

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APW FTK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Godman Army Air Field
IATA Code APW FTK
ICAO Code NSFA KFTK
City Apia Fort Knox
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 754 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.910000, -85.970000

Apia (APW) to Fort Knox (FTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Godman Army Air Field (FTK) in Fort Knox, United States is 10,607 kilometers (6,591 miles / 5,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 16:09 in Apia, it's 22:09 in Fort Knox. 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 Knox (FTK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Godman Army Air Field (FTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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