APW
Apia
Samoa
13,265 km
8,243 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
13,265 km
8,243 mi / 7,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW MEA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code APW MEA
ICAO Code NSFA SBME
City Apia Macae
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Apia (APW) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 13,265 kilometers (8,243 miles / 7,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:46 in Apia, it's 01:46 in Macae. 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.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.