APW
Apia
Samoa
10,484 km
6,514 miles
ONX
Colon
Panama
Distance
10,484 km
6,514 mi / 5,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
81°
east

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APW ONX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport
IATA Code APW ONX
ICAO Code NSFA MPEJ
City Apia Colon
Country Samoa Panama
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Panama
Elevation 58 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.360000, -79.870000

Apia (APW) to Colon (ONX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) in Colon, Panama is 10,484 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Panama. 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 10:15 in Apia, it's 16:15 in Colon. 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 Colon (ONX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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