APW
Apia
Samoa
7,866 km
4,888 miles
EDW
Edwards
United States
Distance
7,866 km
4,888 mi / 4,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW EDW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Edwards Afb Airport
IATA Code APW EDW
ICAO Code NSFA KEDW
City Apia Edwards
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 2,311 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.910000, -117.890000

Apia (APW) to Edwards (EDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) in Edwards, United States is 7,866 kilometers (4,888 miles / 4,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 03:48 in Apia, it's 06:48 in Edwards. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,253 feet between the two airports. Edwards Afb Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Edwards (EDW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 236° (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 Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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