APW
Apia
Samoa
12,040 km
7,481 miles
BGV
Bento Goncalves
Brazil
Distance
12,040 km
7,481 mi / 6,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW BGV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport
IATA Code APW BGV
ICAO Code NSFA SSBG
City Apia Bento Goncalves
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 2,209 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.150000, -51.540000

Apia (APW) to Bento Goncalves (BGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) in Bento Goncalves, Brazil is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:49 in Apia, it's 04:49 in Bento Goncalves. 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 2,151 feet between the two airports. Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bento Goncalves (BGV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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