APW
Apia
Samoa
9,171 km
5,699 miles
BIL
Billings
United States
Distance
9,171 km
5,699 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW BIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Billings Logan International Airport
IATA Code APW BIL
ICAO Code NSFA KBIL
City Apia Billings
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 3,662 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.810000, -108.540000

Apia (APW) to Billings (BIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) in Billings, United States is 9,171 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 04:24 in Apia, it's 08:24 in Billings. 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 3,604 feet between the two airports. Billings Logan International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Billings (BIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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