APW
Apia
Samoa
8,163 km
5,072 miles
LSV
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
8,163 km
5,072 mi / 4,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LSV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nellis Afb Airport
IATA Code APW LSV
ICAO Code NSFA KLSV
City Apia Las Vegas
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 1,869 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.240000, -115.030000

Apia (APW) to Las Vegas (LSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) in Las Vegas, United States is 8,163 kilometers (5,072 miles / 4,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 01:34 in Apia, it's 04:34 in Las Vegas. 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 1,811 feet between the two airports. Nellis Afb Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LSV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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