APW
Apia
Samoa
12,985 km
8,069 miles
BTO
Botopasi
Suriname
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
92°
east

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APW BTO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Botopasi Airport
IATA Code APW BTO
ICAO Code NSFA SMBO
City Apia Botopasi
Country Samoa Suriname
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Paramaribo
Elevation 58 ft 242 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.220000, -55.450000

Apia (APW) to Botopasi (BTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Botopasi Airport (BTO) in Botopasi, Suriname is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Suriname. 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 17:34 in Apia, it's 01:34 in Botopasi. 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 Botopasi (BTO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Botopasi Airport (BTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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