APW
Apia
Samoa
11,180 km
6,947 miles
FDO
San Fernando
Argentina
Distance
11,180 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW FDO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Fernando Airport
IATA Code APW FDO
ICAO Code NSFA SADF
City Apia San Fernando
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -34.450000, -58.590000

Apia (APW) to San Fernando (FDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Fernando Airport (FDO) in San Fernando, Argentina is 11,180 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 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 14:38 in Apia, it's 22:38 in San Fernando. 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 San Fernando (FDO) 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 San Fernando Airport (FDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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