APW
Apia
Samoa
8,433 km
5,240 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
8,433 km
5,240 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW SCM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code APW SCM
ICAO Code NSFA PACM
City Apia Scammon Bay
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.840000, -165.570000

Apia (APW) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 8,433 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 09:27 in Apia, it's 11:27 in Scammon Bay. 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 Scammon Bay (SCM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 186° (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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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