APW
Apia
Samoa
13,536 km
8,411 miles
QCH
Colatina
Brazil
Distance
13,536 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW QCH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Colatina Airport
IATA Code APW QCH
ICAO Code NSFA SNCX
City Apia Colatina
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 492 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -19.490000, -40.580000

Apia (APW) to Colatina (QCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Colatina Airport (QCH) in Colatina, Brazil is 13,536 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 05:26 in Apia, it's 13:26 in Colatina. 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.

The return flight from Colatina (QCH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 239° (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 Colatina Airport (QCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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