APW
Apia
Samoa
7,836 km
4,869 miles
TLR
Tulare
United States
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
43°
northeast

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APW TLR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mefford Field
IATA Code APW TLR
ICAO Code NSFA KTLR
City Apia Tulare
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 265 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.160000, -119.330000

Apia (APW) to Tulare (TLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mefford Field (TLR) in Tulare, United States is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 04:50 in Apia, it's 07:50 in Tulare. With a 21-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 Tulare (TLR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 235° (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 Mefford Field (TLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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