APW
Apia
Samoa
10,858 km
6,747 miles
FXE
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
10,858 km
6,747 mi / 5,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW FXE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
IATA Code APW FXE
ICAO Code NSFA KFXE
City Apia Fort Lauderdale
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.200000, -80.200000

Apia (APW) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 10,858 kilometers (6,747 miles / 5,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 04:25 in Apia, it's 10:25 in Fort Lauderdale. 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 Lauderdale (FXE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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