APW
Apia
Samoa
10,255 km
6,372 miles
NHX
Foley
United States
Distance
10,255 km
6,372 mi / 5,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW NHX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Barin Nolf Airport
IATA Code APW NHX
ICAO Code NSFA KNBJ
City Apia Foley
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.390000, -87.630000

Apia (APW) to Foley (NHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) in Foley, United States is 10,255 kilometers (6,372 miles / 5,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 10:43 in Apia, it's 15:43 in Foley. 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 Foley (NHX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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