APW
Apia
Samoa
15,466 km
9,610 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
15,466 km
9,610 mi / 8,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

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APW IMQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code APW IMQ
ICAO Code NSFA OITU
City Apia Makou
Country Samoa Iran
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tehran
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.330000, 44.430000

Apia (APW) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 15,466 kilometers (9,610 miles / 8,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Apia, it's 20:49 in Makou. With a 9.5-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 Makou (IMQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Makou Airport (IMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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