APW
Apia
Samoa
8,734 km
5,427 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
8,734 km
5,427 mi / 4,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
54°
northeast

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APW VHN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code APW VHN
ICAO Code NSFA KVHN
City Apia Van Horn
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.060000, -104.780000

Apia (APW) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 8,734 kilometers (5,427 miles / 4,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 03:16 in Apia, it's 08:16 in Van Horn. With a 19-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 3,899 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 246° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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