APW
Apia
Samoa
10,469 km
6,505 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
10,469 km
6,505 mi / 5,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PLR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code APW PLR
ICAO Code NSFA KPLR
City Apia Pell City
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.560000, -86.250000

Apia (APW) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 10,469 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 11:52 in Apia, it's 16:52 in Pell City. With a 19-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 Pell City (PLR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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