APW
Apia
Samoa
14,500 km
9,010 miles
QGP
Garanhuns
Brazil
Distance
14,500 km
9,010 mi / 7,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
115°
east southeast

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APW QGP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Garanhuns Airport
IATA Code APW QGP
ICAO Code NSFA SNGN
City Apia Garanhuns
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Recife
Elevation 58 ft 2,533 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.830000, -36.470000

Apia (APW) to Garanhuns (QGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Garanhuns Airport (QGP) in Garanhuns, Brazil is 14,500 kilometers (9,010 miles / 7,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 10:00 in Apia, it's 18:00 in Garanhuns. 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 2,475 feet between the two airports. Garanhuns Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Garanhuns (QGP) 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 Garanhuns Airport (QGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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