APW
Apia
Samoa
7,805 km
4,850 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
7,805 km
4,850 mi / 4,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
44°
northeast

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APW MIT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code APW MIT
ICAO Code NSFA KMIT
City Apia Shafter
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.510000, -119.190000

Apia (APW) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 7,805 kilometers (4,850 miles / 4,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 22:59 in Apia, it's 01:59 in Shafter. 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 Shafter (MIT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 235° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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