APW
Apia
Samoa
12,500 km
7,767 miles
IMB
Imbaimadai
Guyana
Distance
12,500 km
7,767 mi / 6,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
89°
east

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APW IMB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Imbaimadai Airport
IATA Code APW IMB
ICAO Code NSFA SYIB
City Apia Imbaimadai
Country Samoa Guyana
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guyana
Elevation 58 ft 1,646 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.710000, -60.290000

Apia (APW) to Imbaimadai (IMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Imbaimadai Airport (IMB) in Imbaimadai, Guyana is 12,500 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Guyana. 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 02:11 in Apia, it's 09:11 in Imbaimadai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Imbaimadai Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Imbaimadai (IMB) 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 Imbaimadai Airport (IMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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