APW
Apia
Samoa
9,426 km
5,857 miles
GGW
Glasgow
United States
Distance
9,426 km
5,857 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GGW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport
IATA Code APW GGW
ICAO Code NSFA KGGW
City Apia Glasgow
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 48.210000, -106.610000

Apia (APW) to Glasgow (GGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 05:57 in Apia, it's 09:57 in Glasgow. With a 20-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 2,238 feet between the two airports. Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Glasgow (GGW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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