APW
Apia
Samoa
10,089 km
6,269 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
10,089 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

APW PMZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code APW PMZ
ICAO Code NSFA MRPM
City Apia Palmar Sur
Country Samoa Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.950000, -83.470000

Apia (APW) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 10,089 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 17:58 in Apia, it's 22:58 in Palmar Sur. With a 19-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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) 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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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