APW
Apia
Samoa
9,318 km
5,790 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW PIZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code APW PIZ
ICAO Code NSFA PPIZ
City Apia Point Lay
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 69.730000, -163.010000

Apia (APW) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 19:07 in Apia, it's 21:07 in Point Lay. 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 Point Lay (PIZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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