APW
Apia
Samoa
15,854 km
9,851 miles
MGL
Monchengladbach
Germany
Distance
15,854 km
9,851 mi / 8,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW MGL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Monchengladbach Airport
IATA Code APW MGL
ICAO Code NSFA EDLN
City Apia Monchengladbach
Country Samoa Germany
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 58 ft 125 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.230000, 6.500000

Apia (APW) to Monchengladbach (MGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) in Monchengladbach, Germany is 15,854 kilometers (9,851 miles / 8,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Apia, it's 13:28 in Monchengladbach. 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 Monchengladbach (MGL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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