APW
Apia
Samoa
11,434 km
7,105 miles
ORF
Norfolk
United States
Distance
11,434 km
7,105 mi / 6,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

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APW ORF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Norfolk International Airport
IATA Code APW ORF
ICAO Code NSFA KORF
City Apia Norfolk
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.890000, -76.200000

Apia (APW) to Norfolk (ORF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, United States is 11,434 kilometers (7,105 miles / 6,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 16:46 in Apia, it's 22:46 in Norfolk. 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 Norfolk (ORF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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