APW
Apia
Samoa
10,971 km
6,817 miles
NEC
Necochea
Argentina
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
133°
southeast

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APW NEC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Necochea Airport
IATA Code APW NEC
ICAO Code NSFA SAZO
City Apia Necochea
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 58 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -38.480000, -58.820000

Apia (APW) to Necochea (NEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Necochea Airport (NEC) in Necochea, Argentina is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 14:52 in Apia, it's 22:52 in Necochea. 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 Necochea (NEC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Necochea Airport (NEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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