APW
Apia
Samoa
12,955 km
8,050 miles
MTE
Monte Alegre
Brazil
Distance
12,955 km
8,050 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
99°
east

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APW MTE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Monte Alegre Airport
IATA Code APW MTE
ICAO Code NSFA SNMA
City Apia Monte Alegre
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Santarem
Elevation 58 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.000000, -54.070000

Apia (APW) to Monte Alegre (MTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Monte Alegre Airport (MTE) in Monte Alegre, Brazil is 12,955 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:42 in Apia, it's 04:42 in Monte Alegre. 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 Monte Alegre (MTE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Monte Alegre Airport (MTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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