APW
Apia
Samoa
14,726 km
9,150 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
14,726 km
9,150 mi / 7,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
209°
south southwest

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APW MZQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code APW MZQ
ICAO Code NSFA FAMU
City Apia Mkuze
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 58 ft 400 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Apia (APW) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 14,726 kilometers (9,150 miles / 7,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:47 in Apia, it's 22:47 in Mkuze. 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 Mkuze (MZQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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