APW
Apia
Samoa
11,583 km
7,197 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
11,583 km
7,197 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW SJV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code APW SJV
ICAO Code NSFA SLJV
City Apia San Javier
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Apia (APW) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 11,583 kilometers (7,197 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Bolivia. 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 14:30 in Apia, it's 21:30 in San Javier. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. San Javier Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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