APW
Apia
Samoa
14,475 km
8,994 miles
MZY
Mossel Bay
South Africa
Distance
14,475 km
8,994 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
195°
south southwest

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APW MZY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mossel Bay Airport
IATA Code APW MZY
ICAO Code NSFA FAMO
City Apia Mossel Bay
Country Samoa South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 58 ft 531 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -34.160000, 22.060000

Apia (APW) to Mossel Bay (MZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa is 14,475 kilometers (8,994 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:30 in Apia, it's 02:30 in Mossel Bay. With a 11-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 Mossel Bay (MZY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). 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 Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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