APW
Apia
Samoa
11,370 km
7,065 miles
FKN
Franklin
United States
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW FKN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Franklin Regional Airport
IATA Code APW FKN
ICAO Code NSFA KFKN
City Apia Franklin
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.700000, -76.900000

Apia (APW) to Franklin (FKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Franklin Regional Airport (FKN) in Franklin, United States is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 09:33 in Apia, it's 15:33 in Franklin. 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 Franklin (FKN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Franklin Regional Airport (FKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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