APW
Apia
Samoa
9,678 km
6,013 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
9,678 km
6,013 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

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APW MPS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code APW MPS
ICAO Code NSFA KOSA
City Apia Mount Pleasant
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.100000, -94.960000

Apia (APW) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 9,678 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 11:48 in Apia, it's 16:48 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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