APW
Apia
Samoa
16,671 km
10,359 miles
SPP
Menongue
Angola
Distance
16,671 km
10,359 mi / 9,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW SPP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Menongue Airport
IATA Code APW SPP
ICAO Code NSFA FNME
City Apia Menongue
Country Samoa Angola
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Luanda
Elevation 58 ft 4,469 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.660000, 17.720000

Apia (APW) to Menongue (SPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Menongue Airport (SPP) in Menongue, Angola is 16,671 kilometers (10,359 miles / 9,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Angola. 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 03:08 in Apia, it's 15:08 in Menongue. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,411 feet between the two airports. Menongue Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Menongue (SPP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 161° (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 Menongue Airport (SPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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