APW
Apia
Samoa
9,663 km
6,004 miles
BUB
Burwell
United States
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

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APW BUB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cram Field
IATA Code APW BUB
ICAO Code NSFA KBUB
City Apia Burwell
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 2,183 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.780000, -99.150000

Apia (APW) to Burwell (BUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cram Field (BUB) in Burwell, United States is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,217 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 05:10 in Apia, it's 10:10 in Burwell. 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 2,125 feet between the two airports. Cram Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Burwell (BUB) 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 Cram Field (BUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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