APW
Apia
Samoa
12,789 km
7,947 miles
QPS
Pirassununga
Brazil
Distance
12,789 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW QPS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Campo Fontenelle Airport
IATA Code APW QPS
ICAO Code NSFA SBYS
City Apia Pirassununga
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.980000, -47.330000

Apia (APW) to Pirassununga (QPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Campo Fontenelle Airport (QPS) in Pirassununga, Brazil is 12,789 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 11:02 in Apia, it's 19:02 in Pirassununga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,910 feet between the two airports. Campo Fontenelle Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Pirassununga (QPS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Campo Fontenelle Airport (QPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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