APW
Apia
Samoa
11,955 km
7,429 miles
BVH
Vilhena
Brazil
Distance
11,955 km
7,429 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
108°
east southeast

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APW BVH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vilhena Airport
IATA Code APW BVH
ICAO Code NSFA SBVH
City Apia Vilhena
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 58 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -12.690000, -60.100000

Apia (APW) to Vilhena (BVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vilhena Airport (BVH) in Vilhena, Brazil is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 12:34 in Apia, it's 19:34 in Vilhena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,960 feet between the two airports. Vilhena Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Vilhena (BVH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Vilhena Airport (BVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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