APW
Apia
Samoa
10,891 km
6,767 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
10,891 km
6,767 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PVL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code APW PVL
ICAO Code NSFA KPBX
City Apia Pikeville
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.560000, -82.570000

Apia (APW) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 10,891 kilometers (6,767 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 01:15 in Apia, it's 07:15 in Pikeville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,412 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (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 Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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