The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fazenda Canada Airport (GMS) in Uberlandia, Brazil is 12,847 kilometers (7,983 miles / 6,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 23:50 in Apia, it's 07:50 in Uberlandia. 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 2,566 feet between the two airports. Fazenda Canada Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Uberlandia (GMS) 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 Fazenda Canada Airport (GMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.