APW
Apia
Samoa
17,420 km
10,824 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
17,420 km
10,824 mi / 9,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
285°
west northwest

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APW MWE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code APW MWE
ICAO Code NSFA HSMR
City Apia Merowe
Country Samoa Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 58 ft 846 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.450000, 31.830000

Apia (APW) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 17,420 kilometers (10,824 miles / 9,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Sudan. 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 08:50 in Apia, it's 21:50 in Merowe. 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 Merowe (MWE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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