APW
Apia
Samoa
10,784 km
6,701 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
10,784 km
6,701 mi / 5,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
92°
east

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APW LQM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code APW LQM
ICAO Code NSFA SKLG
City Apia Puerto Leguizamo
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 573 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Apia (APW) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 10,784 kilometers (6,701 miles / 5,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Colombia. 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 23:42 in Apia, it's 05:42 in Puerto Leguizamo. With a 18-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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) 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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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