APW
Apia
Samoa
9,239 km
5,741 miles
DGW
Douglas
United States
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW DGW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Converse County Airport
IATA Code APW DGW
ICAO Code NSFA KDGW
City Apia Douglas
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 4,933 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.800000, -105.390000

Apia (APW) to Douglas (DGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 02:51 in Apia, it's 06:51 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 4,875 feet between the two airports. Converse County Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 244° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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