APW
Apia
Samoa
12,600 km
7,829 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
12,600 km
7,829 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
80°
east

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APW SLU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code APW SLU
ICAO Code NSFA TLPC
City Apia Castries
Country Samoa Saint Lucia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Lucia
Elevation 58 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.020000, -60.990000

Apia (APW) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 12,600 kilometers (7,829 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 05:14 in Apia, it's 12:14 in Castries. With a 17-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 Castries (SLU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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