APW
Apia
Samoa
10,910 km
6,779 miles
USC
Union
United States
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW USC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Union County, Troy Shelton Field
IATA Code APW USC
ICAO Code NSFA K35A
City Apia Union
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 610 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.690000, -81.640000

Apia (APW) to Union (USC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) in Union, United States is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying 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 09:06 in Apia, it's 15:06 in Union. 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 Union (USC) 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 Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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