APW
Apia
Samoa
12,159 km
7,555 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
12,159 km
7,555 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
85°
east

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APW SOM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code APW SOM
ICAO Code NSFA SVST
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Caracas
Elevation 58 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.950000, -64.150000

Apia (APW) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 12,159 kilometers (7,555 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Venezuela. 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 07:11 in Apia, it's 14:11 in San Tome Airport. 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.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) 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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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