APW
Apia
Samoa
11,303 km
7,023 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
11,303 km
7,023 mi / 6,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW VLM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code APW VLM
ICAO Code NSFA SLVM
City Apia Villamontes
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Apia (APW) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 11,303 kilometers (7,023 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Bolivia. 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 00:39 in Apia, it's 07:39 in Villamontes. 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 1,247 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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