APW
Apia
Samoa
10,655 km
6,621 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
89°
east

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APW PPN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code APW PPN
ICAO Code NSFA SKPP
City Apia Popayan
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.450000, -76.610000

Apia (APW) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Colombia. 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 02:04 in Apia, it's 08:04 in Popayan. With a 18-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 5,629 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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