The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) in Ayacucho, Peru is 10,480 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Peru. 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 16:10 in Apia, it's 22:10 in Ayacucho. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,859 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte 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 Ayacucho (AYP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.