ALX
Alexander City
United States
10,478 km
6,511 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
10,478 km
6,511 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
256°
west southwest

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ALX APW
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ALX APW
ICAO Code KALX NSFA
City Alexander City Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Apia
Elevation 686 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alexander City (ALX) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 10,478 kilometers (6,511 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 06:15 in Alexander City, it's 01:15 in Apia. With a 19-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 Apia (APW) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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