APW
Apia
Samoa
9,695 km
6,024 miles
SDH
Santa Rosa de Copan
Honduras
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SDH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Santa Rosa Copan Airport
IATA Code APW SDH
ICAO Code NSFA MHRS
City Apia Santa Rosa de Copan
Country Samoa Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 58 ft 2,818 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.810000, -88.750000

Apia (APW) to Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Apia, it's 04:44 in Santa Rosa de Copan. With a 19-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 2,760 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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