APW
Apia
Samoa
7,909 km
4,914 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
7,909 km
4,914 mi / 4,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
39°
northeast

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APW PYS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code APW PYS
ICAO Code NSFA CA92
City Apia Paradise
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.710000, -121.620000

Apia (APW) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 7,909 kilometers (4,914 miles / 4,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:48 in Apia, it's 19:48 in Paradise. With a 21-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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Paradise (PYS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 232° (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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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