FGI
Apia
Samoa
14,869 km
9,239 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,869 km
9,239 mi / 8,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
211°
south southwest

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FGI MPM
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code FGI MPM
ICAO Code NSFI FQMA
City Apia Maputo
Country Samoa Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Maputo
Elevation 131 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Apia (FGI) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,869 kilometers (9,239 miles / 8,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 23:01 in Apia, it's 12:01 in Maputo. 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 Maputo (MPM) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 146° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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