APW
Apia
Samoa
9,611 km
5,972 miles
BBW
Broken Bow
United States
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BBW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field
IATA Code APW BBW
ICAO Code NSFA KBBW
City Apia Broken Bow
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 2,546 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.440000, -99.640000

Apia (APW) to Broken Bow (BBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 03:20 in Apia, it's 08:20 in Broken Bow. 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 2,488 feet between the two airports. Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Broken Bow (BBW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 248° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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