APW
Apia
Samoa
11,655 km
7,242 miles
FBA
Fonte Boa
Brazil
Distance
11,655 km
7,242 mi / 6,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

APW FBA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fonte Boa Airport
IATA Code APW FBA
ICAO Code NSFA SWOB
City Apia Fonte Boa
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 58 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.530000, -66.080000

Apia (APW) to Fonte Boa (FBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fonte Boa Airport (FBA) in Fonte Boa, Brazil is 11,655 kilometers (7,242 miles / 6,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 10:51 in Apia, it's 17:51 in Fonte Boa. With a 17-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 Fonte Boa (FBA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Fonte Boa Airport (FBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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