APW
Apia
Samoa
9,242 km
5,743 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW WCR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code APW WCR
ICAO Code NSFA PALR
City Apia Chandalar Lake
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 67.500000, -148.480000

Apia (APW) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 16:21 in Apia, it's 18:21 in Chandalar Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,862 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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