APW
Apia
Samoa
6,337 km
3,938 miles
GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
Distance
6,337 km
3,938 mi / 3,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW GDD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gordon Downs Airport
IATA Code APW GDD
ICAO Code NSFA YGDN
City Apia Gordon Downs
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.680000, 128.590000

Apia (APW) to Gordon Downs (GDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia is 6,337 kilometers (3,938 miles / 3,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 09:04 in Apia, it's 04:04 in Gordon Downs. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gordon Downs (GDD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 95° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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