APW
Apia
Samoa
12,082 km
7,507 miles
PSE
Ponce
United States
Distance
12,082 km
7,507 mi / 6,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PSE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mercedita Airport
IATA Code APW PSE
ICAO Code NSFA TJPS
City Apia Ponce
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 58 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.010000, -66.560000

Apia (APW) to Ponce (PSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mercedita Airport (PSE) in Ponce, United States is 12,082 kilometers (7,507 miles / 6,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 01:30 in Apia, it's 08:30 in Ponce. With a 17-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 Ponce (PSE) 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 Mercedita Airport (PSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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