DCA
Washington
United States
11,369 km
7,065 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
11,369 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

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DCA FGI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code DCA FGI
ICAO Code KDCA NSFI
City Washington Apia
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Apia
Elevation 14 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Washington (DCA) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 11,369 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 United States with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Washington, it's 23:08 in Apia. 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 Apia (FGI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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