APW
Apia
Samoa
9,358 km
5,815 miles
AXS
Altus
United States
Distance
9,358 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW AXS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport
IATA Code APW AXS
ICAO Code NSFA KAXS
City Apia Altus
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,433 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.700000, -99.340000

Apia (APW) to Altus (AXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) in Altus, United States is 9,358 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 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 05:07 in Apia, it's 10:07 in Altus. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,375 feet between the two airports. Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Altus (AXS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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