The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 16,891 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Apia, it's 16:40 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. With a 13-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 Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.