APW
Apia
Samoa
11,567 km
7,187 miles
BVL
Baures
Bolivia
Distance
11,567 km
7,187 mi / 6,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
108°
east southeast

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APW BVL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Baures Airport
IATA Code APW BVL
ICAO Code NSFA SLBA
City Apia Baures
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 470 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -13.580000, -63.580000

Apia (APW) to Baures (BVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia is 11,567 kilometers (7,187 miles / 6,245 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 Bolivia. 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 19:31 in Apia, it's 02:31 in Baures. 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 Baures (BVL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Baures Airport (BVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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