The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Samoa with Guatemala. 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 18:19 in Apia, it's 23:19 in Santa Cruz del Quiche. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,573 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.