APW
Apia
Samoa
9,764 km
6,067 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW RZA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code APW RZA
ICAO Code NSFA SAWU
City Apia Santa Cruz
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 58 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Apia (APW) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Argentina. 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 07:12 in Apia, it's 15:12 in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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