APW
Apia
Samoa
10,440 km
6,487 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MRC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code APW MRC
ICAO Code NSFA KMRC
City Apia Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.550000, -87.180000

Apia (APW) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 03:45 in Apia, it's 08:45 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. 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 Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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