APW
Apia
Samoa
15,353 km
9,540 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
15,353 km
9,540 mi / 8,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW POL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code APW POL
ICAO Code NSFA FQPB
City Apia Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country Samoa Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 58 ft 331 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Apia (APW) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 15,353 kilometers (9,540 miles / 8,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 05:38 in Apia, it's 18:38 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. 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 Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 129° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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