APW
Apia
Samoa
18,177 km
11,295 miles
MGX
Moabi
Gabon
Distance
18,177 km
11,295 mi / 9,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
191°
south

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APW MGX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Moabi Airport
IATA Code APW MGX
ICAO Code NSFA FOGI
City Apia Moabi
Country Samoa Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Libreville
Elevation 58 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.430000, 11.000000

Apia (APW) to Moabi (MGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon is 18,177 kilometers (11,295 miles / 9,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Gabon. 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 20:36 in Apia, it's 08:36 in Moabi. 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 Moabi (MGX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Moabi Airport (MGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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