APW
Apia
Samoa
10,240 km
6,363 miles
COW
Coquimbo
Chile
Distance
10,240 km
6,363 mi / 5,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

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APW COW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tambillos Airport
IATA Code APW COW
ICAO Code NSFA SCCQ
City Apia Coquimbo
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -30.200000, -71.250000

Apia (APW) to Coquimbo (COW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile is 10,240 kilometers (6,363 miles / 5,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Chile. 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 06:08 in Apia, it's 14:08 in Coquimbo. 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 Coquimbo (COW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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