APW
Apia
Samoa
11,253 km
6,992 miles
BYC
Yacuiba
Bolivia
Distance
11,253 km
6,992 mi / 6,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW BYC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Yacuiba Airport
IATA Code APW BYC
ICAO Code NSFA SLYA
City Apia Yacuiba
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 2,112 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.960000, -63.650000

Apia (APW) to Yacuiba (BYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Yacuiba Airport (BYC) in Yacuiba, Bolivia is 11,253 kilometers (6,992 miles / 6,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 05:41 in Apia, it's 12:41 in Yacuiba. 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 2,054 feet between the two airports. Yacuiba Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Yacuiba (BYC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Yacuiba Airport (BYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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