AHC
Herlong
United States
8,046 km
5,000 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
8,046 km
5,000 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
233°
southwest

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AHC APW
Airport Name Amedee Army Air Field Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AHC APW
ICAO Code KAHC NSFA
City Herlong Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Apia
Elevation 4,012 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 40.270000, -120.150000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Herlong (AHC) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) in Herlong, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 8,046 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 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 09:49 in Herlong, it's 06:49 in Apia. With a 21-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 3,954 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Amedee Army Air Field.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Herlong (AHC) follows a heading of 39° (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 Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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