APW
Apia
Samoa
11,673 km
7,253 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
11,673 km
7,253 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
50°
northeast

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APW SWF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code APW SWF
ICAO Code NSFA KSWF
City Apia New York
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 491 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.500000, -74.100000

Apia (APW) to New York (SWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 11,673 kilometers (7,253 miles / 6,303 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 14:28 in Apia, it's 20:28 in New York. 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 New York (SWF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 265° (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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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