APW
Apia
Samoa
8,452 km
5,252 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
8,452 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

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APW CWS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code APW CWS
ICAO Code NSFA 78WA
City Apia Center Island
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 115 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 48.490000, -122.830000

Apia (APW) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 8,452 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 01:54 in Apia, it's 04:54 in Center Island. With a 21-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 Center Island (CWS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 229° (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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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