APW
Apia
Samoa
12,384 km
7,695 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
86°
east

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APW TUV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code APW TUV
ICAO Code NSFA SVTC
City Apia Tucupita
Country Samoa Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Caracas
Elevation 58 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.090000, -62.090000

Apia (APW) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Venezuela. 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 17:44 in Apia, it's 00:44 in Tucupita. 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.

The return flight from Tucupita (TUV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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