APW
Apia
Samoa
7,777 km
4,832 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
7,777 km
4,832 mi / 4,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW VNY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code APW VNY
ICAO Code NSFA KVNY
City Apia Van Nuys
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.210000, -118.490000

Apia (APW) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 7,777 kilometers (4,832 miles / 4,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 07:13 in Apia, it's 10:13 in Van Nuys. With a 21-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 Van Nuys (VNY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 236° (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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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