APW
Apia
Samoa
9,597 km
5,964 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
9,597 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LYO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW LYO
ICAO Code NSFA KLYO
City Apia Lyons
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.300000, -98.200000

Apia (APW) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 9,597 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 11:24 in Apia, it's 16:24 in Lyons. With a 19-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 1,634 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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