APW
Apia
Samoa
11,533 km
7,166 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
11,533 km
7,166 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW TAW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code APW TAW
ICAO Code NSFA SUTB
City Apia Tacuarembo
Country Samoa Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Montevideo
Elevation 58 ft 440 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Apia (APW) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 11,533 kilometers (7,166 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Uruguay. 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 21:36 in Apia, it's 05:36 in Tacuarembo. 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 Tacuarembo (TAW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 244° (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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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