APW
Apia
Samoa
9,104 km
5,657 miles
POY
Powell
United States
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

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APW POY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Powell Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW POY
ICAO Code NSFA KPOY
City Apia Powell
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 5,096 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 44.870000, -108.790000

Apia (APW) to Powell (POY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Powell Municipal Airport (POY) in Powell, United States is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 20:58 in Apia, it's 00:58 in Powell. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,038 feet between the two airports. Powell Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Powell (POY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Powell Municipal Airport (POY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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