APW
Apia
Samoa
11,171 km
6,941 miles
EPA
El Palomar
Argentina
Distance
11,171 km
6,941 mi / 6,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW EPA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport El Palomar Airport
IATA Code APW EPA
ICAO Code NSFA SADP
City Apia El Palomar
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -34.610000, -58.610000

Apia (APW) to El Palomar (EPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Palomar Airport (EPA) in El Palomar, Argentina is 11,171 kilometers (6,941 miles / 6,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Argentina. 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 12:21 in Apia, it's 20:21 in El Palomar. 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 El Palomar (EPA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 El Palomar Airport (EPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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