APW
Apia
Samoa
8,341 km
5,183 miles
DGL
Douglas
United States
Distance
8,341 km
5,183 mi / 4,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW DGL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Douglas Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW DGL
ICAO Code NSFA KDGL
City Apia Douglas
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Phoenix
Elevation 58 ft 4,173 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.340000, -109.510000

Apia (APW) to Douglas (DGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) in Douglas, United States is 8,341 kilometers (5,183 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 07:01 in Apia, it's 11:01 in Douglas. 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 4,115 feet between the two airports. Douglas Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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