APW
Apia
Samoa
10,633 km
6,607 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
10,633 km
6,607 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SYV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code APW SYV
ICAO Code NSFA KSYV
City Apia Sylvester
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.560000, -83.890000

Apia (APW) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 10,633 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 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 14:00 in Apia, it's 20:00 in Sylvester. 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 Sylvester (SYV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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