APW
Apia
Samoa
7,714 km
4,793 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

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APW SFO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code APW SFO
ICAO Code NSFA KSFO
City Apia San Francisco
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.620000, -122.380000

Apia (APW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 20:05 in Apia, it's 23:05 in San Francisco. 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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