APW
Apia
Samoa
10,676 km
6,634 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
10,676 km
6,634 mi / 5,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

APW IRJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code APW IRJ
ICAO Code NSFA SANL
City Apia La Rioja
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 58 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Apia (APW) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 10,676 kilometers (6,634 miles / 5,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 03:46 in Apia, it's 11:46 in La Rioja. 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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