APW
Apia
Samoa
9,157 km
5,690 miles
IRC
Circle
United States
Distance
9,157 km
5,690 mi / 4,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

APW IRC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Circle City Airport
IATA Code APW IRC
ICAO Code NSFA PACR
City Apia Circle
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 613 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.830000, -144.080000

Apia (APW) to Circle (IRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Circle City Airport (IRC) in Circle, United States is 9,157 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 07:51 in Apia, it's 09:51 in Circle. 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 Circle (IRC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 207° (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 Circle City Airport (IRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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