APW
Apia
Samoa
10,149 km
6,306 miles
QRC
Rancagua
Chile
Distance
10,149 km
6,306 mi / 5,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW QRC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport De La Independencia Airport
IATA Code APW QRC
ICAO Code NSFA SCRG
City Apia Rancagua
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -34.170000, -70.780000

Apia (APW) to Rancagua (QRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to De La Independencia Airport (QRC) in Rancagua, Chile is 10,149 kilometers (6,306 miles / 5,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Chile. 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 00:21 in Apia, it's 08:21 in Rancagua. 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 1,388 feet between the two airports. De La Independencia Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Rancagua (QRC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 De La Independencia Airport (QRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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