APW
Apia
Samoa
13,542 km
8,414 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
13,542 km
8,414 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW TFL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code APW TFL
ICAO Code NSFA SNTO
City Apia Teofilo Otoni
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Apia (APW) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 13,542 kilometers (8,414 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:40 in Apia, it's 01:40 in Teofilo Otoni. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,514 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 240° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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