APW
Apia
Samoa
10,565 km
6,565 miles
LGQ
Lago Agrio
Ecuador
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

APW LGQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nueva Loja Airport
IATA Code APW LGQ
ICAO Code NSFA SENL
City Apia Lago Agrio
Country Samoa Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 58 ft 980 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.090000, -76.870000

Apia (APW) to Lago Agrio (LGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) in Lago Agrio, Ecuador is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 21:24 in Apia, it's 03:24 in Lago Agrio. With a 18-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 Lago Agrio (LGQ) 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 Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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