APW
Apia
Samoa
10,995 km
6,832 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
10,995 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW UYU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code APW UYU
ICAO Code NSFA SLUY
City Apia Quijarro
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Apia (APW) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 10,995 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Bolivia. 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 19:22 in Apia, it's 02:22 in Quijarro. With a 17-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 11,078 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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