APW
Apia
Samoa
10,616 km
6,597 miles
TPC
Tarapoa
Ecuador
Distance
10,616 km
6,597 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TPC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tarapoa Airport
IATA Code APW TPC
ICAO Code NSFA SETR
City Apia Tarapoa
Country Samoa Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guayaquil
Elevation 58 ft 814 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.120000, -76.340000

Apia (APW) to Tarapoa (TPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tarapoa Airport (TPC) in Tarapoa, Ecuador is 10,616 kilometers (6,597 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Ecuador. 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 06:23 in Apia, it's 12:23 in Tarapoa. With a 18-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 Tarapoa (TPC) 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 Tarapoa Airport (TPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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