APW
Apia
Samoa
9,950 km
6,183 miles
PLK
Branson
United States
Distance
9,950 km
6,183 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
52°
northeast

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APW PLK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport M Graham Clark Downtown Airport
IATA Code APW PLK
ICAO Code NSFA KPLK
City Apia Branson
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 940 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.630000, -93.230000

Apia (APW) to Branson (PLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) in Branson, United States is 9,950 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 07:44 in Apia, it's 12:44 in Branson. 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 Branson (PLK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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