APW
Apia
Samoa
4,709 km
2,926 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
4,709 km
2,926 mi / 2,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-24h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

APW MDY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code APW MDY
ICAO Code NSFA PMDY
City Apia Midway Atoll
Country Samoa UM
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Midway
Elevation 58 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.200000, -177.380000

Apia (APW) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 4,709 kilometers (2,926 miles / 2,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Apia, it's 12:54 in Midway Atoll. With a 24-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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