APW
Apia
Samoa
11,139 km
6,922 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
11,139 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TAU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code APW TAU
ICAO Code NSFA SKTA
City Apia Tauramena
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.010000, -72.740000

Apia (APW) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 11,139 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Colombia. 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 11:55 in Apia, it's 17:55 in Tauramena. With a 18-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 1,404 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 257° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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