APW
Apia
Samoa
11,882 km
7,383 miles
PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW PBQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pimenta Bueno Airport
IATA Code APW PBQ
ICAO Code NSFA SWPM
City Apia Pimenta Bueno
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 58 ft 682 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -11.640000, -61.180000

Apia (APW) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Brazil. 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 11:50 in Apia, it's 18:50 in Pimenta Bueno. With a 17-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 Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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