APW
Apia
Samoa
10,229 km
6,356 miles
BOC
Isla Colon
Panama
Distance
10,229 km
6,356 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

APW BOC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bocas Del Toro International Airport
IATA Code APW BOC
ICAO Code NSFA MPBO
City Apia Isla Colon
Country Samoa Panama
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Panama
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.340000, -82.250000

Apia (APW) to Isla Colon (BOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC) in Isla Colon, Panama is 10,229 kilometers (6,356 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Panama. 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 21:14 in Apia, it's 03:14 in Isla Colon. 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.

The return flight from Isla Colon (BOC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Bocas Del Toro International Airport (BOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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