APW
Apia
Samoa
13,657 km
8,486 miles
MMK
Murmansk
Russia
Distance
13,657 km
8,486 mi / 7,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
350°
north

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APW MMK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Murmansk Airport
IATA Code APW MMK
ICAO Code NSFA ULMM
City Apia Murmansk
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Moscow
Elevation 58 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.780000, 32.750000

Apia (APW) to Murmansk (MMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Murmansk Airport (MMK) in Murmansk, Russia is 13,657 kilometers (8,486 miles / 7,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Russia. 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 14:37 in Apia, it's 04:37 in Murmansk. 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 Murmansk (MMK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Murmansk Airport (MMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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