APW
Apia
Samoa
12,554 km
7,801 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
12,554 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

APW MWJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code APW MWJ
ICAO Code NSFA SYMR
City Apia Matthews Ridge
Country Samoa Guyana
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guyana
Elevation 58 ft 324 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 7.490000, -60.180000

Apia (APW) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 12,554 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Guyana. 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 21:35 in Apia, it's 04:35 in Matthews Ridge. With a 17-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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