APW
Apia
Samoa
14,876 km
9,244 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
14,876 km
9,244 mi / 8,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW VJB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code APW VJB
ICAO Code NSFA FQXA
City Apia Xai-Xai
Country Samoa Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Apia (APW) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 14,876 kilometers (9,244 miles / 8,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 04:43 in Apia, it's 17:43 in Xai-Xai. 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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