APW
Apia
Samoa
10,946 km
6,801 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
10,946 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

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APW TZC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code APW TZC
ICAO Code NSFA KCFS
City Apia Caro
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Detroit
Elevation 58 ft 704 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.460000, -83.450000

Apia (APW) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 10,946 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 04:02 in Apia, it's 10:02 in Caro. 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 Caro (TZC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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