APW
Apia
Samoa
19,521 km
12,130 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
19,521 km
12,130 mi / 10,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

APW MXJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code APW MXJ
ICAO Code NSFA DNMN
City Apia Minna
Country Samoa Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Lagos
Elevation 58 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 9.650000, 6.460000

Apia (APW) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 19,521 kilometers (12,130 miles / 10,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Nigeria. 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 18:03 in Apia, it's 06:03 in Minna. 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 Minna (MXJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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