APW
Apia
Samoa
13,224 km
8,217 miles
PNB
Porto Nacional
Brazil
Distance
13,224 km
8,217 mi / 7,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW PNB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Porto Nacional Airport
IATA Code APW PNB
ICAO Code NSFA SBPN
City Apia Porto Nacional
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Fortaleza
Elevation 58 ft 870 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -10.720000, -48.400000

Apia (APW) to Porto Nacional (PNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Porto Nacional Airport (PNB) in Porto Nacional, Brazil is 13,224 kilometers (8,217 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Brazil. 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 12:17 in Apia, it's 20:17 in Porto Nacional. 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 Porto Nacional (PNB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 248° (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 Porto Nacional Airport (PNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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