APW
Apia
Samoa
11,156 km
6,932 miles
CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
Distance
11,156 km
6,932 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW CRE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Grand Strand Airport
IATA Code APW CRE
ICAO Code NSFA KCRE
City Apia North Myrtle Beach
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.810000, -78.720000

Apia (APW) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States is 11,156 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 04:40 in Apia, it's 10:40 in North Myrtle Beach. 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 North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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