APW
Apia
Samoa
8,462 km
5,258 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
8,462 km
5,258 mi / 4,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
10°
north

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APW DRF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Drift River Airport
IATA Code APW DRF
ICAO Code NSFA 3AK5
City Apia Kenai
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.590000, -152.160000

Apia (APW) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 8,462 kilometers (5,258 miles / 4,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 00:38 in Apia, it's 02:38 in Kenai. With a 22-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 Kenai (DRF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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