APW
Apia
Samoa
9,503 km
5,905 miles
GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Distance
9,503 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW GUA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport La Aurora Airport
IATA Code APW GUA
ICAO Code NSFA MGGT
City Apia Guatemala City
Country Samoa Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guatemala
Elevation 58 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.580000, -90.530000

Apia (APW) to Guatemala City (GUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala is 9,503 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Apia, it's 05:44 in Guatemala City. With a 19-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 4,894 feet between the two airports. La Aurora Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Guatemala City (GUA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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