APW
Apia
Samoa
7,721 km
4,798 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
7,721 km
4,798 mi / 4,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PAO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code APW PAO
ICAO Code NSFA KPAO
City Apia Palo Alto
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.460000, -122.120000

Apia (APW) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 7,721 kilometers (4,798 miles / 4,169 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 22:10 in Apia, it's 01:10 in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto (PAO) 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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