APW
Apia
Samoa
18,344 km
11,398 miles
EMN
Nema
Mauritania
Distance
18,344 km
11,398 mi / 9,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
77°
east northeast

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APW EMN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nema Airport
IATA Code APW EMN
ICAO Code NSFA GQNI
City Apia Nema
Country Samoa Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 58 ft 751 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 16.620000, -7.320000

Apia (APW) to Nema (EMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania is 18,344 kilometers (11,398 miles / 9,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Apia, it's 11:55 in Nema. With a 13-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 Nema (EMN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Nema Airport (EMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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