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.