Airport Comparison
| APW | PTB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faleolo International Airport | Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport |
| IATA Code | APW | PTB |
| ICAO Code | NSFA | KPTB |
| City | Apia | Petersburg |
| Country | Samoa | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Apia | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 193 ft |
| Coordinates | -13.830000, -172.010000 | 37.200000, -77.500000 |
Apia (APW) to Petersburg (PTB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States is 11,325 kilometers (7,037 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
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 04:30 in Apia, it's 10:30 in Petersburg. 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 Petersburg (PTB) 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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.