APW
Apia
Samoa
12,631 km
7,848 miles
ARS
Aragarcas
Brazil
Distance
12,631 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
115°
east southeast

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APW ARS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Estancia das Cascatas Airport
IATA Code APW ARS
ICAO Code NSFA SWEC
City Apia Aragarcas
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cuiaba
Elevation 58 ft 1,017 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.900000, -52.100000

Apia (APW) to Aragarcas (ARS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Estancia das Cascatas Airport (ARS) in Aragarcas, Brazil is 12,631 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Apia, it's 16:31 in Aragarcas. 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 Aragarcas (ARS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 247° (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 Estancia das Cascatas Airport (ARS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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