APW
Apia
Samoa
9,995 km
6,211 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
9,995 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
50°
northeast

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APW SZL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code APW SZL
ICAO Code NSFA KSZL
City Apia Knob Noster
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 871 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 38.730000, -93.550000

Apia (APW) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 9,995 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 08:11 in Apia, it's 13:11 in Knob Noster. With a 19-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 Knob Noster (SZL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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