APW
Apia
Samoa
11,988 km
7,449 miles
MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
Distance
11,988 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
113°
east southeast

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APW MQK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport San Matias Airport
IATA Code APW MQK
ICAO Code NSFA SLTI
City Apia San Matias
Country Samoa Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/La_Paz
Elevation 58 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.340000, -58.400000

Apia (APW) to San Matias (MQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia is 11,988 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Apia, it's 15:09 in San Matias. With a 17-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 San Matias (MQK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 San Matias Airport (MQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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