APW
Apia
Samoa
12,865 km
7,994 miles
STM
Santarem
Brazil
Distance
12,865 km
7,994 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
100°
east

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APW STM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport
IATA Code APW STM
ICAO Code NSFA SBSN
City Apia Santarem
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Belem
Elevation 58 ft 198 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.420000, -54.790000

Apia (APW) to Santarem (STM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem, Brazil is 12,865 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 08:19 in Apia, it's 16:19 in Santarem. 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 Santarem (STM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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