APW
Apia
Samoa
11,636 km
7,230 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
11,636 km
7,230 mi / 6,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

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APW NEL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code APW NEL
ICAO Code NSFA KNEL
City Apia Lakehurst
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.040000, -74.350000

Apia (APW) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 11,636 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 16:51 in Apia, it's 22:51 in Lakehurst. With a 18-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 Lakehurst (NEL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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