The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 18,106 kilometers (11,251 miles / 9,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 DR Congo. 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 01:20 in Apia, it's 13:20 in Mbandaka. 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.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 144° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.