APW
Apia
Samoa
8,267 km
5,137 miles
MSC
Mesa
United States
Distance
8,267 km
5,137 mi / 4,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MSC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Falcon Field
IATA Code APW MSC
ICAO Code NSFA KFFZ
City Apia Mesa
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Phoenix
Elevation 58 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.460000, -111.730000

Apia (APW) to Mesa (MSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States is 8,267 kilometers (5,137 miles / 4,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 02:43 in Apia, it's 06:43 in Mesa. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,336 feet between the two airports. Falcon Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Mesa (MSC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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