APW
Apia
Samoa
12,976 km
8,063 miles
VLP
Vila Rica
Brazil
Distance
12,976 km
8,063 mi / 7,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW VLP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vila Rica Airport
IATA Code APW VLP
ICAO Code NSFA SWVC
City Apia Vila Rica
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cuiaba
Elevation 58 ft 892 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.980000, -51.140000

Apia (APW) to Vila Rica (VLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vila Rica Airport (VLP) in Vila Rica, Brazil is 12,976 kilometers (8,063 miles / 7,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 01:15 in Apia, it's 08:15 in Vila Rica. 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 Vila Rica (VLP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Vila Rica Airport (VLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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