APW
Apia
Samoa
12,581 km
7,818 miles
PTP
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet
GP
Distance
12,581 km
7,818 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PTP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet
IATA Code APW PTP
ICAO Code NSFA TFFR
City Apia Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet
Country Samoa GP
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 58 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.270000, -61.530000

Apia (APW) to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet (PTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet (PTP) in Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet, GP is 12,581 kilometers (7,818 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 GP. 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 12:26 in Apia, it's 19:26 in Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet. With a 17-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 Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet (PTP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet (PTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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