APW
Apia
Samoa
14,029 km
8,717 miles
THE
Teresina
Brazil
Distance
14,029 km
8,717 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
107°
east southeast

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APW THE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Senador Petronio Portela Airport
IATA Code APW THE
ICAO Code NSFA SBTE
City Apia Teresina
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Fortaleza
Elevation 58 ft 219 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.060000, -42.820000

Apia (APW) to Teresina (THE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil is 14,029 kilometers (8,717 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 22:22 in Apia, it's 06:22 in Teresina. 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 Teresina (THE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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