APW
Apia
Samoa
9,327 km
5,795 miles
GBH
Galbraith Lake
United States
Distance
9,327 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW GBH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Galbraith Lake Airport
IATA Code APW GBH
ICAO Code NSFA PAGB
City Apia Galbraith Lake
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 2,663 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.480000, -149.490000

Apia (APW) to Galbraith Lake (GBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States is 9,327 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 04:50 in Apia, it's 06:50 in Galbraith Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,605 feet between the two airports. Galbraith Lake Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 202° (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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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