APW
Apia
Samoa
11,338 km
7,045 miles
OCW
Washington
United States
Distance
11,338 km
7,045 mi / 6,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW OCW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Washington-Warren Airport
IATA Code APW OCW
ICAO Code NSFA KOCW
City Apia Washington
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.570000, -77.050000

Apia (APW) to Washington (OCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) in Washington, United States is 11,338 kilometers (7,045 miles / 6,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 08:21 in Apia, it's 14:21 in Washington. 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 Washington (OCW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (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 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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