APW
Apia
Samoa
8,715 km
5,416 miles
CHL
Challis
United States
Distance
8,715 km
5,416 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
38°
northeast

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APW CHL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Challis Airport
IATA Code APW CHL
ICAO Code NSFA KLLJ
City Apia Challis
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Boise
Elevation 58 ft 5,076 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 44.520000, -114.220000

Apia (APW) to Challis (CHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States is 8,715 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 00:53 in Apia, it's 04:53 in Challis. 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 5,018 feet between the two airports. Challis Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Challis (CHL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (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 Challis Airport (CHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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