APW
Apia
Samoa
8,498 km
5,281 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
8,498 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

APW JLA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code APW JLA
ICAO Code NSFA KJLA
City Apia Cooper Landing
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 466 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.480000, -149.720000

Apia (APW) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 8,498 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 12:48 in Apia, it's 14:48 in Cooper Landing. 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 Cooper Landing (JLA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 202° (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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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