APW
Apia
Samoa
12,436 km
7,727 miles
CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
Distance
12,436 km
7,727 mi / 6,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW CWB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Afonso Pena Airport
IATA Code APW CWB
ICAO Code NSFA SBCT
City Apia Curitiba
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 2,988 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -25.530000, -49.180000

Apia (APW) to Curitiba (CWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 12,436 kilometers (7,727 miles / 6,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 20:32 in Apia, it's 04:32 in Curitiba. 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 2,930 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) 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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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