APW
Apia
Samoa
9,750 km
6,059 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
9,750 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
135°
southeast

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APW WAP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code APW WAP
ICAO Code NSFA SCAP
City Apia Alto Palena
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Apia (APW) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 9,750 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Chile. 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 08:49 in Apia, it's 16:49 in Alto Palena. 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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