APW
Apia
Samoa
9,552 km
5,935 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

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APW GLS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code APW GLS
ICAO Code NSFA KGLS
City Apia Galveston
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 29.270000, -94.860000

Apia (APW) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 18:04 in Apia, it's 23:04 in Galveston. 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.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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