APW
Apia
Samoa
10,568 km
6,567 miles
LUQ
San Luis
Argentina
Distance
10,568 km
6,567 mi / 5,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW LUQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport
IATA Code APW LUQ
ICAO Code NSFA SAOU
City Apia San Luis
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 58 ft 2,328 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -33.270000, -66.360000

Apia (APW) to San Luis (LUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina is 10,568 kilometers (6,567 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Argentina. 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 10:01 in Apia, it's 18:01 in San Luis. 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 2,270 feet between the two airports. Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from San Luis (LUQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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