AJU
Aracaju
Brazil
14,332 km
8,905 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
14,332 km
8,905 mi / 7,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
242°
west southwest

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AJU APW
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AJU APW
ICAO Code SBAR NSFA
City Aracaju Apia
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Apia
Elevation 23 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -10.980000, -37.070000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Aracaju (AJU) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) in Aracaju, Brazil to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 14,332 kilometers (8,905 miles / 7,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 09:19 in Aracaju, it's 01:19 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Aracaju (AJU) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Santa Maria Airport (AJU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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