APW
Apia
Samoa
9,716 km
6,037 miles
PMQ
Perito Moreno
Argentina
Distance
9,716 km
6,037 mi / 5,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW PMQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Perito Moreno Airport
IATA Code APW PMQ
ICAO Code NSFA SAWP
City Apia Perito Moreno
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 58 ft 1,410 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -46.540000, -70.980000

Apia (APW) to Perito Moreno (PMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Perito Moreno Airport (PMQ) in Perito Moreno, Argentina is 9,716 kilometers (6,037 miles / 5,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Argentina. 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 06:16 in Apia, it's 14:16 in Perito Moreno. 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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Perito Moreno Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Perito Moreno (PMQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Perito Moreno Airport (PMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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