Airport Comparison
| APW | HTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faleolo International Airport | Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport |
| IATA Code | APW | HTL |
| ICAO Code | NSFA | KHTL |
| City | Apia | Houghton Lake |
| Country | Samoa | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia | America/Detroit |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 1,150 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.830000, -172.010000 | 44.400000, -84.700000 |
Apia (APW) to Houghton Lake (HTL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States is 10,868 kilometers (6,753 miles / 5,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 11:46 in Apia, it's 17:46 in Houghton Lake. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,092 feet between the two airports. Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.
The return flight from Houghton Lake (HTL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.