APW
Apia
Samoa
8,382 km
5,209 miles
PTA
Port Alsworth
United States
Distance
8,382 km
5,209 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW PTA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Port Alsworth Airport
IATA Code APW PTA
ICAO Code NSFA KTPO
City Apia Port Alsworth
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.200000, -154.320000

Apia (APW) to Port Alsworth (PTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) in Port Alsworth, United States is 8,382 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 08:37 in Apia, it's 10:37 in Port Alsworth. 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 Port Alsworth (PTA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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