APW
Apia
Samoa
10,976 km
6,820 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
10,976 km
6,820 mi / 5,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

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APW CTG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code APW CTG
ICAO Code NSFA SKCG
City Apia Cartagena
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.440000, -75.510000

Apia (APW) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 10,976 kilometers (6,820 miles / 5,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Colombia. 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 04:05 in Apia, it's 10:05 in Cartagena. With a 18-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 Cartagena (CTG) 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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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