APW
Apia
Samoa
8,345 km
5,186 miles
BET
Bethel
United States
Distance
8,345 km
5,186 mi / 4,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW BET
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bethel Airport
IATA Code APW BET
ICAO Code NSFA PABE
City Apia Bethel
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.780000, -161.840000

Apia (APW) to Bethel (BET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, United States is 8,345 kilometers (5,186 miles / 4,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 06:51 in Apia, it's 08:51 in Bethel. 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 Bethel (BET) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Bethel Airport (BET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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