APW
Apia
Samoa
15,232 km
9,465 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
15,232 km
9,465 mi / 8,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

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APW MNC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code APW MNC
ICAO Code NSFA FQNC
City Apia Nacala
Country Samoa Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 58 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Apia (APW) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 15,232 kilometers (9,465 miles / 8,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Mozambique. 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 06:10 in Apia, it's 19:10 in Nacala. 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.

The return flight from Nacala (MNC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 130° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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