APW
Apia
Samoa
9,005 km
5,595 miles
UTO
Utopia Creek
United States
Distance
9,005 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW UTO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport
IATA Code APW UTO
ICAO Code NSFA PAIM
City Apia Utopia Creek
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.990000, -153.700000

Apia (APW) to Utopia Creek (UTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) in Utopia Creek, United States is 9,005 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 02:22 in Apia, it's 04:22 in Utopia Creek. With a 22-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 1,203 feet between the two airports. Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Utopia Creek (UTO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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