APW
Apia
Samoa
9,524 km
5,918 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
9,524 km
5,918 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

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APW PKJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code APW PKJ
ICAO Code NSFA MGPG
City Apia Playa Grande
Country Samoa Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guatemala
Elevation 58 ft 577 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.000000, -90.740000

Apia (APW) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 9,524 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Guatemala. 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 09:33 in Apia, it's 14:33 in Playa Grande. With a 19-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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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