APW
Apia
Samoa
10,662 km
6,625 miles
IQQ
Iquique
Chile
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
113°
east southeast

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APW IQQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Diego Aracena Airport
IATA Code APW IQQ
ICAO Code NSFA SCDA
City Apia Iquique
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 155 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -20.540000, -70.180000

Apia (APW) to Iquique (IQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Chile. 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 08:57 in Apia, it's 16:57 in Iquique. With a 16-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 Iquique (IQQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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