APW
Apia
Samoa
8,462 km
5,258 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
8,462 km
5,258 mi / 4,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LWL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code APW LWL
ICAO Code NSFA KLWL
City Apia Wells
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.120000, -114.920000

Apia (APW) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 8,462 kilometers (5,258 miles / 4,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 06:49 in Apia, it's 09:49 in Wells. 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 5,711 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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