APW
Apia
Samoa
10,644 km
6,614 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
10,644 km
6,614 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
83°
east

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APW PLP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code APW PLP
ICAO Code NSFA MPLP
City Apia La Palma
Country Samoa Panama
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Panama
Elevation 58 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.410000, -78.140000

Apia (APW) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 10,644 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Apia, it's 03:10 in La Palma. With a 18-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 La Palma (PLP) 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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