The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) in Patos De Minas, Brazil is 13,038 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 01:35 in Apia, it's 09:35 in Patos De Minas. 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 2,735 feet between the two airports. Patos de Minas Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Patos De Minas (POJ) 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 Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.