APW
Apia
Samoa
10,009 km
6,219 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
10,009 km
6,219 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
79°
east northeast

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APW NCR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code APW NCR
ICAO Code NSFA MNSC
City Apia San Carlos
Country Samoa Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Managua
Elevation 58 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.130000, -84.770000

Apia (APW) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 10,009 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Apia, it's 14:46 in San Carlos. With a 19-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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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