APW
Apia
Samoa
10,104 km
6,278 miles
HEE
Helena/West Helena
United States
Distance
10,104 km
6,278 mi / 5,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
54°
northeast

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APW HEE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Thompson-Robbins Airport
IATA Code APW HEE
ICAO Code NSFA KHEE
City Apia Helena/West Helena
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 242 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.580000, -90.680000

Apia (APW) to Helena/West Helena (HEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) in Helena/West Helena, United States is 10,104 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 12:38 in Apia, it's 17:38 in Helena/West Helena. With a 19-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 Helena/West Helena (HEE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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