APW
Apia
Samoa
8,566 km
5,322 miles
KTN
Ketchikan
United States
Distance
8,566 km
5,322 mi / 4,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW KTN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ketchikan International Airport
IATA Code APW KTN
ICAO Code NSFA PAKT
City Apia Ketchikan
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 55.350000, -131.710000

Apia (APW) to Ketchikan (KTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) in Ketchikan, United States is 8,566 kilometers (5,322 miles / 4,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 19:46 in Apia, it's 21:46 in Ketchikan. With a 22-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 Ketchikan (KTN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 220° (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 Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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