ALT
Alenquer
Brazil
12,888 km
8,009 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
12,888 km
8,009 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Manaus
Heading
254°
west southwest

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ALT APW
Airport Name Alenquer Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ALT APW
ICAO Code SDWQ NSFA
City Alenquer Apia
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Manaus Pacific/Apia
Elevation 101 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -1.920000, -54.720000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alenquer (ALT) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alenquer Airport (ALT) in Alenquer, Brazil to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 12,888 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Brazil 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 16:53 in Alenquer, it's 09:53 in Apia. With a 17-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 Alenquer (ALT) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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