APW
Apia
Samoa
10,288 km
6,393 miles
CHH
Chachapoyas
Peru
Distance
10,288 km
6,393 mi / 5,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
97°
east

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APW CHH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chachapoyas Airport
IATA Code APW CHH
ICAO Code NSFA SPPY
City Apia Chachapoyas
Country Samoa Peru
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Lima
Elevation 58 ft 8,333 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.200000, -77.860000

Apia (APW) to Chachapoyas (CHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) in Chachapoyas, Peru is 10,288 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Peru. 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 05:01 in Apia, it's 11:01 in Chachapoyas. With a 18-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 8,275 feet between the two airports. Chachapoyas Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chachapoyas (CHH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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