APW
Apia
Samoa
9,037 km
5,615 miles
MFM
Taipa
Macau
Distance
9,037 km
5,615 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
296°
west northwest

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APW MFM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Macau International Airport
IATA Code APW MFM
ICAO Code NSFA VMMC
City Apia Taipa
Country Samoa Macau
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Macau
Elevation 58 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.150000, 113.590000

Apia (APW) to Taipa (MFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Macau International Airport (MFM) in Taipa, Macau is 9,037 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Apia, it's 06:52 in Taipa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipa (MFM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Macau International Airport (MFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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