APW
Apia
Samoa
10,337 km
6,423 miles
TCL
Tuscaloosa
United States
Distance
10,337 km
6,423 mi / 5,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
east northeast

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APW TCL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport
IATA Code APW TCL
ICAO Code NSFA KTCL
City Apia Tuscaloosa
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.220000, -87.610000

Apia (APW) to Tuscaloosa (TCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States is 10,337 kilometers (6,423 miles / 5,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 07:04 in Apia, it's 12:04 in Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa (TCL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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