APW
Apia
Samoa
10,983 km
6,824 miles
CLT
Charlotte
United States
Distance
10,983 km
6,824 mi / 5,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW CLT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
IATA Code APW CLT
ICAO Code NSFA KCLT
City Apia Charlotte
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 748 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.210000, -80.950000

Apia (APW) to Charlotte (CLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States is 10,983 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 18:46 in Apia, it's 00:46 in Charlotte. With a 18-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 Charlotte (CLT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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