APW
Apia
Samoa
14,155 km
8,796 miles
MQN
Mo i Rana
Norway
Distance
14,155 km
8,796 mi / 7,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

APW MQN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll
IATA Code APW MQN
ICAO Code NSFA ENRA
City Apia Mo i Rana
Country Samoa Norway
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 58 ft 229 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 66.360000, 14.300000

Apia (APW) to Mo i Rana (MQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll (MQN) in Mo i Rana, Norway is 14,155 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Norway. 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 17:05 in Apia, it's 05:05 in Mo i Rana. 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 Mo i Rana (MQN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Mo i Rana Airport Rossvoll (MQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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