APW
Apia
Samoa
11,958 km
7,430 miles
PYM
Plymouth
United States
Distance
11,958 km
7,430 mi / 6,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
50°
northeast

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APW PYM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW PYM
ICAO Code NSFA KPYM
City Apia Plymouth
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.900000, -70.700000

Apia (APW) to Plymouth (PYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) in Plymouth, United States is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 00:04 in Apia, it's 06:04 in Plymouth. With a 18-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 Plymouth (PYM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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