APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
14,436 km
8,970 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
14,436 km
8,970 mi / 7,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Maceio
Heading
243°
west southwest

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APQ APW
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code APQ APW
ICAO Code SNAL NSFA
City Arapiraca Apia
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Maceio Pacific/Apia
Elevation 886 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 14,436 kilometers (8,970 miles / 7,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 23:10 in Arapiraca, it's 15:10 in Apia. With a 16-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 Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 116° (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 Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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