APW
Apia
Samoa
8,400 km
5,219 miles
VAK
Chevak
United States
Distance
8,400 km
5,219 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW VAK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chevak Airport
IATA Code APW VAK
ICAO Code NSFA PAVA
City Apia Chevak
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 61 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.540000, -165.600000

Apia (APW) to Chevak (VAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chevak Airport (VAK) in Chevak, United States is 8,400 kilometers (5,219 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 19:14 in Apia, it's 21:14 in Chevak. With a 22-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 Chevak (VAK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Chevak Airport (VAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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