APW
Apia
Samoa
10,582 km
6,575 miles
PVE
El Porvenir
Panama
Distance
10,582 km
6,575 mi / 5,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

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APW PVE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport El Porvenir Airport
IATA Code APW PVE
ICAO Code NSFA MPVR
City Apia El Porvenir
Country Samoa Panama
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Panama
Elevation 58 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.560000, -79.000000

Apia (APW) to El Porvenir (PVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Porvenir Airport (PVE) in El Porvenir, Panama is 10,582 kilometers (6,575 miles / 5,714 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 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 01:01 in Apia, it's 07:01 in El Porvenir. 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 El Porvenir (PVE) 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 El Porvenir Airport (PVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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