APW
Apia
Samoa
9,485 km
5,893 miles
NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
Distance
9,485 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW NUI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nuiqsut Airport
IATA Code APW NUI
ICAO Code NSFA PAQT
City Apia Nuiqsut
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 70.210000, -151.010000

Apia (APW) to Nuiqsut (NUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States is 9,485 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 04:15 in Apia, it's 06:15 in Nuiqsut. With a 22-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 Nuiqsut (NUI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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