APW
Apia
Samoa
13,044 km
8,105 miles
PBM
Zandery
Suriname
Distance
13,044 km
8,105 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

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APW PBM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA Code APW PBM
ICAO Code NSFA SMJP
City Apia Zandery
Country Samoa Suriname
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Paramaribo
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.450000, -55.190000

Apia (APW) to Zandery (PBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) in Zandery, Suriname is 13,044 kilometers (8,105 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 01:56 in Apia, it's 09:56 in Zandery. 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 Zandery (PBM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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