APW
Apia
Samoa
13,846 km
8,603 miles
BPS
Porto Seguro
Brazil
Distance
13,846 km
8,603 mi / 7,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW BPS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Porto Seguro Airport
IATA Code APW BPS
ICAO Code NSFA SBPS
City Apia Porto Seguro
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bahia
Elevation 58 ft 168 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.440000, -39.080000

Apia (APW) to Porto Seguro (BPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) in Porto Seguro, Brazil is 13,846 kilometers (8,603 miles / 7,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 06:42 in Apia, it's 14:42 in Porto Seguro. 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 Porto Seguro (BPS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 240° (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 Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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