APW
Apia
Samoa
6,365 km
3,955 miles
FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
Distance
6,365 km
3,955 mi / 3,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW FOS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Forrest Airport
IATA Code APW FOS
ICAO Code NSFA YFRT
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 511 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -30.840000, 128.120000

Apia (APW) to Forrest Airport (FOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia is 6,365 kilometers (3,955 miles / 3,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Samoa with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:46 in Apia, it's 05:46 in Forrest Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Forrest Airport (FOS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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