APW
Apia
Samoa
16,748 km
10,407 miles
MSZ
Namibe
Angola
Distance
16,748 km
10,407 mi / 9,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
188°
south

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APW MSZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Namibe Airport
IATA Code APW MSZ
ICAO Code NSFA FNMO
City Apia Namibe
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.260000, 12.150000

Apia (APW) to Namibe (MSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Namibe Airport (MSZ) in Namibe, Angola is 16,748 kilometers (10,407 miles / 9,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Angola. 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 21:29 in Apia, it's 09:29 in Namibe. 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 Namibe (MSZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Namibe Airport (MSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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