APW
Apia
Samoa
15,999 km
9,942 miles
MXN
Morlaix/Ploujean
France
Distance
15,999 km
9,942 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MXN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Morlaix-Ploujean Airport
IATA Code APW MXN
ICAO Code NSFA LFRU
City Apia Morlaix/Ploujean
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 58 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 48.600000, -3.820000

Apia (APW) to Morlaix/Ploujean (MXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN) in Morlaix/Ploujean, France is 15,999 kilometers (9,942 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 France. 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 23:12 in Apia, it's 11:12 in Morlaix/Ploujean. With a 12-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 Morlaix/Ploujean (MXN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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