APW
Apia
Samoa
9,622 km
5,979 miles
LEM
Lemmon
United States
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LEM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lemmon Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW LEM
ICAO Code NSFA KLEM
City Apia Lemmon
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.920000, -102.110000

Apia (APW) to Lemmon (LEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) in Lemmon, United States is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 22:53 in Apia, it's 02:53 in Lemmon. 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 2,515 feet between the two airports. Lemmon Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lemmon (LEM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 246° (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 Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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