APW
Apia
Samoa
12,842 km
7,980 miles
QOA
Mococa
Brazil
Distance
12,842 km
7,980 mi / 6,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW QOA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mococa Airport
IATA Code APW QOA
ICAO Code NSFA SDKK
City Apia Mococa
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 2,116 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.490000, -47.030000

Apia (APW) to Mococa (QOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mococa Airport (QOA) in Mococa, Brazil is 12,842 kilometers (7,980 miles / 6,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 05:35 in Apia, it's 13:35 in Mococa. 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 2,058 feet between the two airports. Mococa Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Mococa (QOA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 242° (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 Mococa Airport (QOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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