APW
Apia
Samoa
8,278 km
5,143 miles
BMX
Big Mountain
United States
Distance
8,278 km
5,143 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW BMX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Big Mountain Airport
IATA Code APW BMX
ICAO Code NSFA PABM
City Apia Big Mountain
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 663 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 59.360000, -155.260000

Apia (APW) to Big Mountain (BMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States is 8,278 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 02:45 in Apia, it's 04:45 in Big Mountain. 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 Big Mountain (BMX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Big Mountain Airport (BMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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