FGI
Apia
Samoa
7,747 km
4,814 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
7,747 km
4,814 mi / 4,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FGI LAX
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FGI LAX
ICAO Code NSFI KLAX
City Apia Los Angeles
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 131 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 33.940000, -118.410000

Apia (FGI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 7,747 kilometers (4,814 miles / 4,183 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 06:18 in Apia, it's 09:18 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Apia (FGI) 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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