APW
Apia
Samoa
9,238 km
5,740 miles
COM
Coleman
United States
Distance
9,238 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW COM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Coleman Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW COM
ICAO Code NSFA KCOM
City Apia Coleman
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,697 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.840000, -99.400000

Apia (APW) to Coleman (COM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Coleman Municipal Airport (COM) in Coleman, United States is 9,238 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 02:00 in Apia, it's 07:00 in Coleman. 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 1,639 feet between the two airports. Coleman Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Coleman (COM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Coleman Municipal Airport (COM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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