APW
Apia
Samoa
9,320 km
5,791 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
9,320 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LBL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code APW LBL
ICAO Code NSFA KLBL
City Apia Liberal
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.040000, -100.960000

Apia (APW) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 9,320 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 19:50 in Apia, it's 00:50 in Liberal. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,827 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 247° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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