APW
Apia
Samoa
9,774 km
6,073 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
9,774 km
6,073 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
130°
southeast

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APW ZAL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code APW ZAL
ICAO Code NSFA SCVD
City Apia Valdivia
Country Samoa Chile
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santiago
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Apia (APW) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 9,774 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Chile. 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 06:07 in Apia, it's 14:07 in Valdivia. With a 16-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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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