APW
Apia
Samoa
10,209 km
6,343 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
10,209 km
6,343 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MEI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Key Field
IATA Code APW MEI
ICAO Code NSFA KMEI
City Apia Meridian
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.330000, -88.750000

Apia (APW) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 10,209 kilometers (6,343 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 09:59 in Apia, it's 14:59 in Meridian. 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.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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