APW
Apia
Samoa
11,551 km
7,178 miles
PIL
Pilar
Paraguay
Distance
11,551 km
7,178 mi / 6,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
123°
east southeast

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APW PIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport
IATA Code APW PIL
ICAO Code NSFA SGPI
City Apia Pilar
Country Samoa Paraguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Asuncion
Elevation 58 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -26.880000, -58.320000

Apia (APW) to Pilar (PIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) in Pilar, Paraguay is 11,551 kilometers (7,178 miles / 6,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Paraguay. 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 12:28 in Apia, it's 20:28 in Pilar. 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 Pilar (PIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 246° (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 Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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