APW
Apia
Samoa
12,523 km
7,782 miles
MBZ
Maues
Brazil
Distance
12,523 km
7,782 mi / 6,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
100°
east

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APW MBZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Maues Airport
IATA Code APW MBZ
ICAO Code NSFA SWMW
City Apia Maues
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 58 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.370000, -57.720000

Apia (APW) to Maues (MBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maues Airport (MBZ) in Maues, Brazil is 12,523 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 18:26 in Apia, it's 01:26 in Maues. 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 Maues (MBZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Maues Airport (MBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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