APW
Apia
Samoa
9,883 km
6,141 miles
FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
Distance
9,883 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
79°
east

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APW FMG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Flamingo Airport
IATA Code APW FMG
ICAO Code NSFA MRFL
City Apia Brasilito
Country Samoa Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 58 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 10.420000, -85.780000

Apia (APW) to Brasilito (FMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica is 9,883 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Apia, it's 12:33 in Brasilito. With a 19-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 Brasilito (FMG) 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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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