The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 15,761 kilometers (9,793 miles / 8,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Apia, it's 12:30 in Ponta Delgada. With a 14-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 Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.