The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 19,421 kilometers (12,068 miles / 10,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Nigeria. 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 20:16 in Apia, it's 08:16 in Maiduguri. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,041 feet between the two airports. Maiduguri International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Maiduguri (MIU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 112° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.