APW
Apia
Samoa
7,922 km
4,922 miles
IPL
Imperial
United States
Distance
7,922 km
4,922 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW IPL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Imperial County Airport
IATA Code APW IPL
ICAO Code NSFA KIPL
City Apia Imperial
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft -54 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.830000, -115.580000

Apia (APW) to Imperial (IPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Imperial County Airport (IPL) in Imperial, United States is 7,922 kilometers (4,922 miles / 4,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 02:46 in Apia, it's 05:46 in Imperial. With a 21-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 Imperial (IPL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 239° (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 Imperial County Airport (IPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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