APW
Apia
Samoa
10,863 km
6,750 miles
EOH
Medellin
Colombia
Distance
10,863 km
6,750 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
85°
east

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APW EOH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
IATA Code APW EOH
ICAO Code NSFA SKMD
City Apia Medellin
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 4,949 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 6.220000, -75.590000

Apia (APW) to Medellin (EOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia is 10,863 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Colombia. 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 05:22 in Apia, it's 11:22 in Medellin. 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 4,891 feet between the two airports. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Medellin (EOH) 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 Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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