APW
Apia
Samoa
8,111 km
5,040 miles
GAB
Gabbs
United States
Distance
8,111 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GAB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gabbs Airport
IATA Code APW GAB
ICAO Code NSFA KGAB
City Apia Gabbs
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 4,699 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.920000, -117.960000

Apia (APW) to Gabbs (GAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gabbs Airport (GAB) in Gabbs, United States is 8,111 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:48 in Apia, it's 15:48 in Gabbs. With a 21-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 4,641 feet between the two airports. Gabbs Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Gabbs (GAB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 235° (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 Gabbs Airport (GAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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