APW
Apia
Samoa
11,085 km
6,888 miles
LWB
Lewisburg
United States
Distance
11,085 km
6,888 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LWB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Greenbrier Valley Airport
IATA Code APW LWB
ICAO Code NSFA KLWB
City Apia Lewisburg
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 2,302 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.860000, -80.400000

Apia (APW) to Lewisburg (LWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) in Lewisburg, United States is 11,085 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:54 in Apia, it's 23:54 in Lewisburg. With a 18-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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Greenbrier Valley Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lewisburg (LWB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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