APW
Apia
Samoa
11,230 km
6,978 miles
TIB
Tibu
Colombia
Distance
11,230 km
6,978 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
84°
east

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APW TIB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tibu Airport
IATA Code APW TIB
ICAO Code NSFA SKTB
City Apia Tibu
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 8.630000, -72.730000

Apia (APW) to Tibu (TIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tibu Airport (TIB) in Tibu, Colombia is 11,230 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 23:13 in Apia, it's 05:13 in Tibu. 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 Tibu (TIB) 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 Tibu Airport (TIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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