APW
Apia
Samoa
9,535 km
5,925 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
9,535 km
5,925 mi / 5,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PWA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code APW PWA
ICAO Code NSFA KPWA
City Apia Oklahoma City
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.530000, -97.650000

Apia (APW) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 9,535 kilometers (5,925 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 19:38 in Apia, it's 00:38 in Oklahoma 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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