APW
Apia
Samoa
11,852 km
7,365 miles
BFA
Bahia Negra
Paraguay
Distance
11,852 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW BFA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bahia Negra Airport
IATA Code APW BFA
ICAO Code NSFA SGBN
City Apia Bahia Negra
Country Samoa Paraguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Asuncion
Elevation 58 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -20.220000, -58.180000

Apia (APW) to Bahia Negra (BFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bahia Negra Airport (BFA) in Bahia Negra, Paraguay is 11,852 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Paraguay. 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 08:27 in Apia, it's 16:27 in Bahia Negra. 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 Bahia Negra (BFA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 248° (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 Bahia Negra Airport (BFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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