APW
Apia
Samoa
9,624 km
5,980 miles
ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
Distance
9,624 km
5,980 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
75°
east northeast

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APW ILS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ilopango International Airport
IATA Code APW ILS
ICAO Code NSFA MSSS
City Apia San Salvador
Country Samoa El Salvador
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/El_Salvador
Elevation 58 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.700000, -89.120000

Apia (APW) to San Salvador (ILS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador is 9,624 kilometers (5,980 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 El Salvador. 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 03:21 in Apia, it's 08:21 in San Salvador. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,963 feet between the two airports. Ilopango International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ILS) 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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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