APW
Apia
Samoa
10,704 km
6,651 miles
FFT
Frankfort
United States
Distance
10,704 km
6,651 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW FFT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Capital City Airport
IATA Code APW FFT
ICAO Code NSFA KFFT
City Apia Frankfort
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 812 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.180000, -84.910000

Apia (APW) to Frankfort (FFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States is 10,704 kilometers (6,651 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 00:22 in Apia, it's 06:22 in Frankfort. With a 18-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 Frankfort (FFT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Capital City Airport (FFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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