APW
Apia
Samoa
12,964 km
8,055 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
12,964 km
8,055 mi / 7,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
93°
east

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APW OEM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code APW OEM
ICAO Code NSFA SMPA
City Apia Paloemeu
Country Samoa Suriname
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Paramaribo
Elevation 58 ft 714 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.350000, -55.440000

Apia (APW) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 12,964 kilometers (8,055 miles / 7,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Suriname. 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 20:33 in Apia, it's 04:33 in Paloemeu. 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 Paloemeu (OEM) 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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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