APW
Apia
Samoa
16,193 km
10,062 miles
MHI
Moucha Island
Djibouti
Distance
16,193 km
10,062 mi / 8,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
271°
west

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APW MHI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Moucha Airport
IATA Code APW MHI
ICAO Code NSFA HDMO
City Apia Moucha Island
Country Samoa Djibouti
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.720000, 43.200000

Apia (APW) to Moucha Island (MHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Moucha Airport (MHI) in Moucha Island, Djibouti is 16,193 kilometers (10,062 miles / 8,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Djibouti. 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 23:30 in Apia, it's 13:30 in Moucha Island. 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 Moucha Island (MHI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Moucha Airport (MHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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