APW
Apia
Samoa
5,550 km
3,449 miles
GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
Distance
5,550 km
3,449 mi / 2,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GTE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Groote Eylandt Airport
IATA Code APW GTE
ICAO Code NSFA YGTE
City Apia Groote Eylandt
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 58 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -13.970000, 136.460000

Apia (APW) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia is 5,550 kilometers (3,449 miles / 2,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 03:47 in Apia, it's 00:17 in Groote Eylandt. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 96° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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