APW
Apia
Samoa
11,661 km
7,246 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
11,661 km
7,246 mi / 6,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
71°
east northeast

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APW SLX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code APW SLX
ICAO Code NSFA MBSY
City Apia Salt Cay
Country Samoa TC
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 58 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 21.330000, -71.200000

Apia (APW) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 11,661 kilometers (7,246 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 TC. 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 20:20 in Apia, it's 02:20 in Salt Cay. 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 Salt Cay (SLX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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