APW
Apia
Samoa
8,277 km
5,143 miles
KLS
Kelso
United States
Distance
8,277 km
5,143 mi / 4,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
33°
north northeast

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APW KLS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Southwest Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code APW KLS
ICAO Code NSFA KKLS
City Apia Kelso
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.120000, -122.900000

Apia (APW) to Kelso (KLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) in Kelso, United States is 8,277 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 21:55 in Apia, it's 00:55 in Kelso. With a 21-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 Kelso (KLS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 230° (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 Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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