APW
Apia
Samoa
8,814 km
5,477 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
8,814 km
5,477 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
43°
northeast

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APW VEL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code APW VEL
ICAO Code NSFA KVEL
City Apia Vernal
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.440000, -109.510000

Apia (APW) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 8,814 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 08:18 in Apia, it's 12:18 in Vernal. 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 5,216 feet between the two airports. Vernal 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 Vernal (VEL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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