APW
Apia
Samoa
7,830 km
4,865 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
7,830 km
4,865 mi / 4,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW WJF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code APW WJF
ICAO Code NSFA KWJF
City Apia Lancaster
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.740000, -118.220000

Apia (APW) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 7,830 kilometers (4,865 miles / 4,228 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 05:30 in Apia, it's 08:30 in Lancaster. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,293 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 236° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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