AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
9,101 km
5,655 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
9,101 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
245°
west southwest

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AFF APW
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AFF APW
ICAO Code KAFF NSFA
City Colorado Springs Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Apia
Elevation 6,576 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 9,101 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 United States with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Colorado Springs, it's 03:16 in Apia. With a 20-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 6,518 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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