Airport Comparison
| APW | DIK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faleolo International Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | APW | DIK |
| ICAO Code | NSFA | KDIK |
| City | Apia | Dickinson |
| Country | Samoa | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 2,592 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.830000, -172.010000 | 46.800000, -102.800000 |
Apia (APW) to Dickinson (DIK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) in Dickinson, United States is 9,614 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
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 08:38 in Apia, it's 12:38 in Dickinson. 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 2,534 feet between the two airports. Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.
The return flight from Dickinson (DIK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.