APW
Apia
Samoa
7,825 km
4,862 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
7,825 km
4,862 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MER
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code APW MER
ICAO Code NSFA KMER
City Apia Atwater
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 190 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.400000, -120.600000

Apia (APW) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 7,825 kilometers (4,862 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 06:22 in Apia, it's 09:22 in Atwater. 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.

The return flight from Atwater (MER) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 234° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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