APW
Apia
Samoa
7,795 km
4,844 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,795 km
4,844 mi / 4,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

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APW SDM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW SDM
ICAO Code NSFA KSDM
City Apia San Diego
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.570000, -116.980000

Apia (APW) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 7,795 kilometers (4,844 miles / 4,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 16:15 in San Diego. With a 21-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 San Diego (SDM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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