APW
Apia
Samoa
11,971 km
7,439 miles
PJC
Pedro Juan Caballero
Paraguay
Distance
11,971 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW PJC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport
IATA Code APW PJC
ICAO Code NSFA SGPJ
City Apia Pedro Juan Caballero
Country Samoa Paraguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Asuncion
Elevation 58 ft 1,873 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.640000, -55.830000

Apia (APW) to Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay is 11,971 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Paraguay. 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 22:16 in Apia, it's 06:16 in Pedro Juan Caballero. 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 1,815 feet between the two airports. Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 246° (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 Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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