APW
Apia
Samoa
11,643 km
7,235 miles
VCH
Vichadero
Uruguay
Distance
11,643 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
129°
southeast

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APW VCH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vichadero Airport
IATA Code APW VCH
ICAO Code NSFA SUVO
City Apia Vichadero
Country Samoa Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Montevideo
Elevation 58 ft 488 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -31.770000, -54.620000

Apia (APW) to Vichadero (VCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vichadero Airport (VCH) in Vichadero, Uruguay is 11,643 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Uruguay. 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 11:26 in Apia, it's 19:26 in Vichadero. 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 Vichadero (VCH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Vichadero Airport (VCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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