APW
Apia
Samoa
8,951 km
5,562 miles
ASE
Aspen
United States
Distance
8,951 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW ASE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
IATA Code APW ASE
ICAO Code NSFA KASE
City Apia Aspen
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 7,838 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.220000, -106.870000

Apia (APW) to Aspen (ASE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) in Aspen, United States is 8,951 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 03:42 in Apia, it's 07:42 in Aspen. 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 7,780 feet between the two airports. Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Aspen (ASE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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