APW
Apia
Samoa
10,408 km
6,467 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TCO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code APW TCO
ICAO Code NSFA SKCO
City Apia Tumaco
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 1.810000, -78.750000

Apia (APW) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 08:52 in Apia, it's 14:52 in Tumaco. 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.

The return flight from Tumaco (TCO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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