APW
Apia
Samoa
16,093 km
10,000 miles
MZM
Metz/Frescaty
France
Distance
16,093 km
10,000 mi / 8,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW MZM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base
IATA Code APW MZM
ICAO Code NSFA LFSF
City Apia Metz/Frescaty
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 58 ft 629 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.070000, 6.130000

Apia (APW) to Metz/Frescaty (MZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) in Metz/Frescaty, France is 16,093 kilometers (10,000 miles / 8,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Apia, it's 09:51 in Metz/Frescaty. 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 Metz/Frescaty (MZM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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