APW
Apia
Samoa
11,116 km
6,907 miles
MXE
Maxton
United States
Distance
11,116 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW MXE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Laurinburg/Maxton Airport
IATA Code APW MXE
ICAO Code NSFA KMEB
City Apia Maxton
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 216 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.790000, -79.370000

Apia (APW) to Maxton (MXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) in Maxton, United States is 11,116 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Apia, it's 07:35 in Maxton. With a 18-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 Maxton (MXE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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