APW
Apia
Samoa
15,039 km
9,345 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
15,039 km
9,345 mi / 8,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
217°
southwest

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APW VNX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code APW VNX
ICAO Code NSFA FQVL
City Apia Vilanculo
Country Samoa Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 58 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Apia (APW) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 15,039 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 02:25 in Apia, it's 15:25 in Vilanculo. 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 Vilanculo (VNX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 141° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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