APW
Apia
Samoa
12,899 km
8,015 miles
RRG
Port Mathurin
Mauritius
Distance
12,899 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
240°
west southwest

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APW RRG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport
IATA Code APW RRG
ICAO Code NSFA FIMR
City Apia Port Mathurin
Country Samoa Mauritius
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 58 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -19.760000, 63.360000

Apia (APW) to Port Mathurin (RRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG) in Port Mathurin, Mauritius is 12,899 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Mauritius. 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 11:16 in Apia, it's 02:16 in Port Mathurin. With a 9-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 Port Mathurin (RRG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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