APW
Apia
Samoa
10,662 km
6,625 miles
GUS
Peru
United States
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
50°
northeast

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APW GUS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Grissom Arb Airport
IATA Code APW GUS
ICAO Code NSFA KGUS
City Apia Peru
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 58 ft 811 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.650000, -86.150000

Apia (APW) to Peru (GUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Grissom Arb Airport (GUS) in Peru, United States is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 05:06 in Apia, it's 11:06 in Peru. 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 Peru (GUS) 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 Grissom Arb Airport (GUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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