APW
Apia
Samoa
12,654 km
7,863 miles
RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
Distance
12,654 km
7,863 mi / 6,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW RVD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport General Leite de Castro Airport
IATA Code APW RVD
ICAO Code NSFA SWLC
City Apia Rio Verde
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.830000, -50.960000

Apia (APW) to Rio Verde (RVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil is 12,654 kilometers (7,863 miles / 6,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 14:52 in Apia, it's 22:52 in Rio Verde. 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 2,406 feet between the two airports. General Leite de Castro Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Verde (RVD) 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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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