APW
Apia
Samoa
7,728 km
4,802 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
7,728 km
4,802 mi / 4,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SJC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code APW SJC
ICAO Code NSFA KSJC
City Apia San Jose
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.360000, -121.930000

Apia (APW) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 7,728 kilometers (4,802 miles / 4,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 04:11 in Apia, it's 07:11 in San Jose. 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 Jose (SJC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 233° (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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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