APW
Apia
Samoa
10,128 km
6,293 miles
TTQ
Roxana
Costa Rica
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TTQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aerotortuguero Airport
IATA Code APW TTQ
ICAO Code NSFA MRAO
City Apia Roxana
Country Samoa Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 58 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.570000, -83.510000

Apia (APW) to Roxana (TTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aerotortuguero Airport (TTQ) in Roxana, Costa Rica is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 14:14 in Apia, it's 19:14 in Roxana. 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.

The return flight from Roxana (TTQ) 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 Aerotortuguero Airport (TTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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