APW
Apia
Samoa
11,674 km
7,254 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
11,674 km
7,254 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
125°
southeast

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APW QOJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code APW QOJ
ICAO Code NSFA SSSB
City Apia Sao Borja
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Apia (APW) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 11,674 kilometers (7,254 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 09:36 in Apia, it's 17:36 in Sao Borja. 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 Sao Borja (QOJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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