The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi is 16,084 kilometers (9,994 miles / 8,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Malawi. 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 21:39 in Apia, it's 10:39 in Chelinda Malawi Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,701 feet between the two airports. Chelinda Malawi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 133° (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 Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.