APW
Apia
Samoa
7,733 km
4,805 miles
AVX
Avalon
United States
Distance
7,733 km
4,805 mi / 4,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW AVX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Catalina Airport
IATA Code APW AVX
ICAO Code NSFA KAVX
City Apia Avalon
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 1,602 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.410000, -118.420000

Apia (APW) to Avalon (AVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Catalina Airport (AVX) in Avalon, United States is 7,733 kilometers (4,805 miles / 4,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 02:43 in Apia, it's 05:43 in Avalon. 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 1,544 feet between the two airports. Catalina Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Avalon (AVX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (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 Catalina Airport (AVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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