APL
Nampula
Mozambique
15,303 km
9,509 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
15,303 km
9,509 mi / 8,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
132°
southeast

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APL APW
Airport Name Nampula Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code APL APW
ICAO Code FQNP NSFA
City Nampula Apia
Country Mozambique Samoa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,444 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Nampula (APL) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 15,303 kilometers (9,509 miles / 8,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Mozambique with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Nampula, it's 13:42 in Apia. With a 11-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 1,386 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Nampula Airport (APL) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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