APW
Apia
Samoa
10,705 km
6,652 miles
RLO
Merlo
Argentina
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

APW RLO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Valle Del Conlara International Airport
IATA Code APW RLO
ICAO Code NSFA SAOS
City Apia Merlo
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 58 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -32.380000, -65.190000

Apia (APW) to Merlo (RLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Argentina. 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 03:48 in Apia, it's 11:48 in Merlo. 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 1,963 feet between the two airports. Valle Del Conlara International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Merlo (RLO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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