APW
Apia
Samoa
12,586 km
7,820 miles
LIP
Lins
Brazil
Distance
12,586 km
7,820 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW LIP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lins Airport
IATA Code APW LIP
ICAO Code NSFA SBLN
City Apia Lins
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.660000, -49.730000

Apia (APW) to Lins (LIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil is 12,586 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 23:07 in Apia, it's 07:07 in Lins. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,501 feet between the two airports. Lins Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lins (LIP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Lins Airport (LIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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