APW
Apia
Samoa
10,140 km
6,301 miles
TOO
Coto Brus
Costa Rica
Distance
10,140 km
6,301 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TOO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Vito De Java Airport
IATA Code APW TOO
ICAO Code NSFA MRSV
City Apia Coto Brus
Country Samoa Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 58 ft 3,228 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.830000, -82.960000

Apia (APW) to Coto Brus (TOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Vito De Java Airport (TOO) in Coto Brus, Costa Rica is 10,140 kilometers (6,301 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Apia, it's 05:33 in Coto Brus. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,170 feet between the two airports. San Vito De Java Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Coto Brus (TOO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 San Vito De Java Airport (TOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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