APW
Apia
Samoa
4,968 km
3,087 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
4,968 km
3,087 mi / 2,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
262°
west

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APW KWM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code APW KWM
ICAO Code NSFA YKOW
City Apia Kowanyama
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 58 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Apia (APW) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 4,968 kilometers (3,087 miles / 2,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 01:39 in Apia, it's 22:39 in Kowanyama. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kowanyama (KWM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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