APW
Apia
Samoa
8,450 km
5,250 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
8,450 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

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APW SOW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code APW SOW
ICAO Code NSFA KSOW
City Apia Show Low
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Phoenix
Elevation 58 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.270000, -110.010000

Apia (APW) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 8,450 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 01:01 in Apia, it's 05:01 in Show Low. With a 20-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 6,358 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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