APW
Apia
Samoa
8,469 km
5,262 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
8,469 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SWD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code APW SWD
ICAO Code NSFA PAWD
City Apia Seward
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.130000, -149.420000

Apia (APW) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 8,469 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 06:44 in Apia, it's 08:44 in Seward. With a 22-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 Seward (SWD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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