APW
Apia
Samoa
11,648 km
7,238 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
11,648 km
7,238 mi / 6,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
129°
southeast

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APW MLZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code APW MLZ
ICAO Code NSFA SUMO
City Apia Melo
Country Samoa Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Montevideo
Elevation 58 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -32.340000, -54.220000

Apia (APW) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 11,648 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Apia, it's 06:07 in Melo. With a 16-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 Melo (MLZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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