APW
Apia
Samoa
8,829 km
5,486 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
8,829 km
5,486 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW GAL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code APW GAL
ICAO Code NSFA PAGA
City Apia Galena
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 64.740000, -156.930000

Apia (APW) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 8,829 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 13:53 in Apia, it's 15:53 in Galena. With a 22-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 Galena (GAL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 195° (south 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 Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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