APW
Apia
Samoa
8,465 km
5,260 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
8,465 km
5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW PQS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code APW PQS
ICAO Code NSFA K0AK
City Apia Pilot Station
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nome
Elevation 58 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.960000, -162.940000

Apia (APW) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 8,465 kilometers (5,260 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 13:15 in Apia, it's 15:15 in Pilot Station. 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 Pilot Station (PQS) 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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