ABH
Alpha Airport
Australia
4,478 km
2,783 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
4,478 km
2,783 mi / 2,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
84°
east

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ABH APW
Airport Name Alpha Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABH APW
ICAO Code YAPH NSFA
City N/A Apia
Country Australia Samoa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,255 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -23.650000, 146.580000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Alpha Airport (ABH) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) in Alpha Airport, Australia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 4,478 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Alpha Airport, it's 02:40 in Apia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Alpha Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Alpha Airport (ABH) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Alpha Airport (ABH) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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