APW
Apia
Samoa
7,732 km
4,804 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
7,732 km
4,804 mi / 4,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW OAK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code APW OAK
ICAO Code NSFA KOAK
City Apia Oakland
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.720000, -122.220000

Apia (APW) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 7,732 kilometers (4,804 miles / 4,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:05 in Apia, it's 13:05 in Oakland. With a 21-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 Oakland (OAK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 232° (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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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