APW
Apia
Samoa
11,514 km
7,154 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
11,514 km
7,154 mi / 6,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
54°
northeast

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APW WAL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code APW WAL
ICAO Code NSFA KWAL
City Apia Wallops Island
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.940000, -75.470000

Apia (APW) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 11,514 kilometers (7,154 miles / 6,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 01:50 in Apia, it's 07:50 in Wallops Island. 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 263° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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