APW
Apia
Samoa
10,135 km
6,298 miles
ETR
Santa Rosa
Ecuador
Distance
10,135 km
6,298 mi / 5,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
94°
east

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APW ETR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport
IATA Code APW ETR
ICAO Code NSFA SERO
City Apia Santa Rosa
Country Samoa Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 58 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.440000, -79.980000

Apia (APW) to Santa Rosa (ETR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport (ETR) in Santa Rosa, Ecuador is 10,135 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:55 in Apia, it's 04:55 in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa (ETR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Coronel Artilleria Victor Larrea Airport (ETR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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