APW
Apia
Samoa
8,932 km
5,550 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
8,932 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GWS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW GWS
ICAO Code NSFA KGWS
City Apia Glenwood Springs
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.510000, -107.310000

Apia (APW) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 8,932 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:50 in Apia, it's 15:50 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,858 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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