APW
Apia
Samoa
8,257 km
5,131 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
8,257 km
5,131 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
34°
north northeast

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APW PDX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code APW PDX
ICAO Code NSFA KPDX
City Apia Portland
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.590000, -122.600000

Apia (APW) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 8,257 kilometers (5,131 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 20:06 in Apia, it's 23:06 in Portland. 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 Portland (PDX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 230° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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