ANC
Anchorage
United States
8,564 km
5,321 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
8,564 km
5,321 mi / 4,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
America/Anchorage
Heading
202°
south southwest

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ANC APW
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ANC APW
ICAO Code PANC NSFA
City Anchorage Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Apia
Elevation 151 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Anchorage (ANC) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 8,564 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 07:19 in Anchorage, it's 05:19 in Apia. 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 Apia (APW) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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