APW
Apia
Samoa
11,881 km
7,382 miles
SQY
Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Brazil
Distance
11,881 km
7,382 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW SQY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport
IATA Code APW SQY
ICAO Code NSFA SSRU
City Apia Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -31.380000, -52.030000

Apia (APW) to Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) in Sao Lourenco Do Sul, Brazil is 11,881 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Brazil. 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 01:22 in Apia, it's 09:22 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul. 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.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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