APW
Apia
Samoa
18,024 km
11,199 miles
KMK
Makabana
Congo
Distance
18,024 km
11,199 mi / 9,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
195°
south southwest

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APW KMK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Makabana Airport
IATA Code APW KMK
ICAO Code NSFA FCPA
City Apia Makabana
Country Samoa Congo
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 58 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.480000, 12.620000

Apia (APW) to Makabana (KMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo is 18,024 kilometers (11,199 miles / 9,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Congo. 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 01:11 in Apia, it's 13:11 in Makabana. With a 12-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 Makabana (KMK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Makabana Airport (KMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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