APW
Apia
Samoa
12,218 km
7,592 miles
GGH
Cianorte
Brazil
Distance
12,218 km
7,592 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW GGH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cianorte Airport
IATA Code APW GGH
ICAO Code NSFA SSCT
City Apia Cianorte
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 1,837 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -23.690000, -52.640000

Apia (APW) to Cianorte (GGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cianorte Airport (GGH) in Cianorte, Brazil is 12,218 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:20 in Apia, it's 04:20 in Cianorte. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,779 feet between the two airports. Cianorte Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Cianorte (GGH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 244° (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 Cianorte Airport (GGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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