The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 11,033 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Fortaleza, it's 14:25 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 (APW) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alerta Airport (ALD) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.