APW
Apia
Samoa
8,518 km
5,293 miles
LGD
La Grande
United States
Distance
8,518 km
5,293 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LGD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport La Grande/Union County Airport
IATA Code APW LGD
ICAO Code NSFA KLGD
City Apia La Grande
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 2,718 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.290000, -118.010000

Apia (APW) to La Grande (LGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) in La Grande, United States is 8,518 kilometers (5,293 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 15:00 in Apia, it's 18:00 in La Grande. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,660 feet between the two airports. La Grande/Union County Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from La Grande (LGD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 234° (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 La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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