APW
Apia
Samoa
8,910 km
5,536 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
8,910 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

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APW TSM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code APW TSM
ICAO Code NSFA KSKX
City Apia Taos
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.450000, -105.670000

Apia (APW) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 8,910 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 19:34 in Apia, it's 23:34 in Taos. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,037 feet between the two airports. Taos Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taos (TSM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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