APW
Apia
Samoa
17,390 km
10,806 miles
MLN
Melilla Island
Spain
Distance
17,390 km
10,806 mi / 9,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
23°
north northeast

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APW MLN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Melilla Airport
IATA Code APW MLN
ICAO Code NSFA GEML
City Apia Melilla Island
Country Samoa Spain
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Madrid
Elevation 58 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.280000, -2.960000

Apia (APW) to Melilla Island (MLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Melilla Airport (MLN) in Melilla Island, Spain is 17,390 kilometers (10,806 miles / 9,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Apia, it's 18:32 in Melilla Island. 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 Melilla Island (MLN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Melilla Airport (MLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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