APW
Apia
Samoa
10,799 km
6,710 miles
SNU
Santa Clara
Cuba
Distance
10,799 km
6,710 mi / 5,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
69°
east northeast

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APW SNU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Abel Santamaria Airport
IATA Code APW SNU
ICAO Code NSFA MUSC
City Apia Santa Clara
Country Samoa Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Havana
Elevation 58 ft 338 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.490000, -79.940000

Apia (APW) to Santa Clara (SNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 10,799 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Cuba. 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 17:08 in Apia, it's 23:08 in Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara (SNU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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