APW
Apia
Samoa
14,714 km
9,143 miles
MKH
Mokhotlong
Lesotho
Distance
14,714 km
9,143 mi / 7,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW MKH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mokhotlong Airport
IATA Code APW MKH
ICAO Code NSFA FXMK
City Apia Mokhotlong
Country Samoa Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maseru
Elevation 58 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.280000, 29.070000

Apia (APW) to Mokhotlong (MKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) in Mokhotlong, Lesotho is 14,714 kilometers (9,143 miles / 7,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Lesotho. 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 03:38 in Apia, it's 16:38 in Mokhotlong. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,142 feet between the two airports. Mokhotlong Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mokhotlong (MKH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 152° (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 Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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