The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 12,449 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 08:24 in Apia, it's 15:24 in Tres Lagoas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Plinio Alarcom Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tres Lagoas (TJL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.