APW
Apia
Samoa
7,647 km
4,752 miles
MMJ
Matsumoto
Japan
Distance
7,647 km
4,752 mi / 4,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
318°
northwest

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APW MMJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Matsumoto Airport
IATA Code APW MMJ
ICAO Code NSFA RJAF
City Apia Matsumoto
Country Samoa Japan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 58 ft 2,182 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 36.170000, 137.920000

Apia (APW) to Matsumoto (MMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) in Matsumoto, Japan is 7,647 kilometers (4,752 miles / 4,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Apia, it's 12:01 in Matsumoto. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,124 feet between the two airports. Matsumoto Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 127° (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 Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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