APW
Apia
Samoa
9,783 km
6,079 miles
PPF
Parsons
United States
Distance
9,783 km
6,079 mi / 5,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
51°
northeast

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APW PPF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tri-City Airport
IATA Code APW PPF
ICAO Code NSFA KPPF
City Apia Parsons
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 901 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.330000, -95.510000

Apia (APW) to Parsons (PPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tri-City Airport (PPF) in Parsons, United States is 9,783 kilometers (6,079 miles / 5,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 05:12 in Apia, it's 10:12 in Parsons. 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 Parsons (PPF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Tri-City Airport (PPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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