APW
Apia
Samoa
8,300 km
5,157 miles
LBU
Labuan
Malaysia
Distance
8,300 km
5,157 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LBU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Labuan Airport
IATA Code APW LBU
ICAO Code NSFA WBKL
City Apia Labuan
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuching
Elevation 58 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.300000, 115.250000

Apia (APW) to Labuan (LBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Labuan Airport (LBU) in Labuan, Malaysia is 8,300 kilometers (5,157 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Apia, it's 10:42 in Labuan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Labuan (LBU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Labuan Airport (LBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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