APW
Apia
Samoa
9,918 km
6,163 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
9,918 km
6,163 mi / 5,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LCE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code APW LCE
ICAO Code NSFA MHLC
City Apia La Ceiba
Country Samoa Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.740000, -86.850000

Apia (APW) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 9,918 kilometers (6,163 miles / 5,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Honduras. 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 15:28 in Apia, it's 20:28 in La Ceiba. 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 La Ceiba (LCE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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