APW
Apia
Samoa
8,987 km
5,584 miles
HLN
Helena
United States
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW HLN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Helena Regional Airport
IATA Code APW HLN
ICAO Code NSFA KHLN
City Apia Helena
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 3,877 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.610000, -111.980000

Apia (APW) to Helena (HLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) in Helena, United States is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 22:37 in Apia, it's 02:37 in Helena. With a 20-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 3,819 feet between the two airports. Helena Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Helena (HLN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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