APW
Apia
Samoa
15,045 km
9,348 miles
MCX
Makhachkala
Russia
Distance
15,045 km
9,348 mi / 8,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
318°
northwest

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APW MCX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Uytash Airport
IATA Code APW MCX
ICAO Code NSFA URML
City Apia Makhachkala
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Moscow
Elevation 58 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.820000, 47.650000

Apia (APW) to Makhachkala (MCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Uytash Airport (MCX) in Makhachkala, Russia is 15,045 kilometers (9,348 miles / 8,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:29 in Apia, it's 21:29 in Makhachkala. With a 10-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 Makhachkala (MCX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Uytash Airport (MCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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