APW
Apia
Samoa
10,144 km
6,303 miles
FXY
Forest City
United States
Distance
10,144 km
6,303 mi / 5,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

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APW FXY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Forest City Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW FXY
ICAO Code NSFA KFXY
City Apia Forest City
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,229 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.230000, -93.620000

Apia (APW) to Forest City (FXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) in Forest City, United States is 10,144 kilometers (6,303 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 18:34 in Apia, it's 23:34 in Forest City. 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 1,171 feet between the two airports. Forest City Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Forest City (FXY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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