APW
Apia
Samoa
7,632 km
4,742 miles
GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
Distance
7,632 km
4,742 mi / 4,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW GAJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yamagata Airport
IATA Code APW GAJ
ICAO Code NSFA RJSC
City Apia Yamagata
Country Samoa Japan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 58 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.410000, 140.370000

Apia (APW) to Yamagata (GAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan is 7,632 kilometers (4,742 miles / 4,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Apia, it's 10:30 in Yamagata. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yamagata (GAJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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