APW
Apia
Samoa
10,578 km
6,573 miles
GCM
Georgetown
KY
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GCM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Owen Roberts International Airport
IATA Code APW GCM
ICAO Code NSFA MWCR
City Apia Georgetown
Country Samoa KY
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cayman
Elevation 58 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.290000, -81.360000

Apia (APW) to Georgetown (GCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 KY. 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 22:11 in Apia, it's 04:11 in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown (GCM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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