APW
Apia
Samoa
9,017 km
5,603 miles
IBB
Isabela
Ecuador
Distance
9,017 km
5,603 mi / 4,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
89°
east

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APW IBB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport General Villamil Airport
IATA Code APW IBB
ICAO Code NSFA SEII
City Apia Isabela
Country Samoa Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 58 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.940000, -90.950000

Apia (APW) to Isabela (IBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to General Villamil Airport (IBB) in Isabela, Ecuador is 9,017 kilometers (5,603 miles / 4,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 14:06 in Apia, it's 19:06 in Isabela. 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.

The return flight from Isabela (IBB) 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 General Villamil Airport (IBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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