APW
Apia
Samoa
18,660 km
11,595 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
18,660 km
11,595 mi / 10,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

APW PCP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code APW PCP
ICAO Code NSFA FPPR
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 58 ft 591 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 1.660000, 7.410000

Apia (APW) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 18,660 kilometers (11,595 miles / 10,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Apia, it's 10:31 in Principe Airport. With a 13-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 Principe Airport (PCP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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