APW
Apia
Samoa
7,517 km
4,671 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,517 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
351°
north

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APW SYA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code APW SYA
ICAO Code NSFA PASY
City Apia Shemya
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Adak
Elevation 58 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 52.700000, 174.100000

Apia (APW) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 01:20 in Apia, it's 02:20 in Shemya. With a 23-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 Shemya (SYA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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