APW
Apia
Samoa
10,259 km
6,375 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,259 km
6,375 mi / 5,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW STL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code APW STL
ICAO Code NSFA KSTL
City Apia St Louis
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.750000, -90.370000

Apia (APW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,259 kilometers (6,375 miles / 5,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 20:07 in Apia, it's 01:07 in St Louis. 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.