APW
Apia
Samoa
15,710 km
9,762 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
15,710 km
9,762 mi / 8,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
256°
west southwest

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APW MGQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code APW MGQ
ICAO Code NSFA HCMM
City Apia Mogadishu
Country Samoa Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 58 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 2.010000, 45.300000

Apia (APW) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 15,710 kilometers (9,762 miles / 8,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Somalia. 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 07:11 in Apia, it's 21:11 in Mogadishu. With a 10-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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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