APW
Apia
Samoa
10,562 km
6,563 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,562 km
6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

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APW MDW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code APW MDW
ICAO Code NSFA KMDW
City Apia Chicago
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.790000, -87.750000

Apia (APW) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 10,562 kilometers (6,563 miles / 5,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 00:35 in Apia, it's 05:35 in Chicago. 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.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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