CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,411 km
7,712 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
12,411 km
7,712 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CWB FGI
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CWB FGI
ICAO Code SBCT NSFI
City Curitiba Apia
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 2,988 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Curitiba (CWB) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 12,411 kilometers (7,712 miles / 6,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Curitiba, it's 15:53 in Apia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Fagali'i Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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