AMO
Mao
Chad
19,225 km
11,946 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
19,225 km
11,946 mi / 10,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

AMO APW
Airport Name Mao Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AMO APW
ICAO Code FTTU NSFA
City Mao Apia
Country Chad Samoa
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,072 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Mao (AMO) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 19,225 kilometers (11,946 miles / 10,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Chad with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Mao, it's 13:32 in Apia. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Mao Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Mao (AMO) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mao Airport (AMO) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.