APW
Apia
Samoa
9,644 km
5,992 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
9,644 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW WPU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code APW WPU
ICAO Code NSFA SCGZ
City Apia Puerto Williams
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Apia (APW) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 9,644 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 11:11 in Apia, it's 19:11 in Puerto Williams. 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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