APW
Apia
Samoa
13,334 km
8,285 miles
CAY
Cayenne / Rochambeau
GF
Distance
13,334 km
8,285 mi / 7,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

APW CAY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
IATA Code APW CAY
ICAO Code NSFA SOCA
City Apia Cayenne / Rochambeau
Country Samoa GF
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cayenne
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.820000, -52.360000

Apia (APW) to Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) in Cayenne / Rochambeau, GF is 13,334 kilometers (8,285 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 GF. 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 22:50 in Apia, it's 06:50 in Cayenne / Rochambeau. 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 Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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