APW
Apia
Samoa
12,578 km
7,816 miles
MBK
Matupa
Brazil
Distance
12,578 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW MBK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport
IATA Code APW MBK
ICAO Code NSFA SWXM
City Apia Matupa
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cuiaba
Elevation 58 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -10.170000, -54.950000

Apia (APW) to Matupa (MBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport (MBK) in Matupa, Brazil is 12,578 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Apia, it's 19:24 in Matupa. With a 17-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 Matupa (MBK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport (MBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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