APW
Apia
Samoa
13,260 km
8,239 miles
PIV
Pirapora
Brazil
Distance
13,260 km
8,239 mi / 7,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW PIV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pirapora Airport
IATA Code APW PIV
ICAO Code NSFA SNPX
City Apia Pirapora
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.320000, -44.860000

Apia (APW) to Pirapora (PIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pirapora Airport (PIV) in Pirapora, Brazil is 13,260 kilometers (8,239 miles / 7,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 05:45 in Apia, it's 13:45 in Pirapora. 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 1,750 feet between the two airports. Pirapora Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Pirapora (PIV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Pirapora Airport (PIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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