APW
Apia
Samoa
12,261 km
7,619 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
12,261 km
7,619 mi / 6,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
76°
east northeast

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APW STX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code APW STX
ICAO Code NSFA TISX
City Apia Christiansted
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Thomas
Elevation 58 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.700000, -64.800000

Apia (APW) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 12,261 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 01:02 in Apia, it's 08:02 in Christiansted. With a 17-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 Christiansted (STX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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