APW
Apia
Samoa
8,607 km
5,348 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
8,607 km
5,348 mi / 4,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LRU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code APW LRU
ICAO Code NSFA KLRU
City Apia Las Cruces
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.290000, -106.920000

Apia (APW) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 8,607 kilometers (5,348 miles / 4,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 06:47 in Apia, it's 10:47 in Las Cruces. With a 20-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 4,399 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 244° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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