APW
Apia
Samoa
13,067 km
8,119 miles
DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
Distance
13,067 km
8,119 mi / 7,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

APW DRJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Drietabbetje Airport
IATA Code APW DRJ
ICAO Code NSFA SMDA
City Apia Drietabbetje
Country Samoa Suriname
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Paramaribo
Elevation 58 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.120000, -54.670000

Apia (APW) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname is 13,067 kilometers (8,119 miles / 7,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Suriname. 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 19:28 in Apia, it's 03:28 in Drietabbetje. 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 Drietabbetje (DRJ) 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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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