APW
Apia
Samoa
10,759 km
6,686 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
10,759 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

APW TQS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code APW TQS
ICAO Code NSFA SKTQ
City Apia Tres Esquinas
Country Samoa Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bogota
Elevation 58 ft 585 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 0.750000, -75.230000

Apia (APW) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 10,759 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 16:59 in Apia, it's 22:59 in Tres Esquinas. 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) 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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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