APW
Apia
Samoa
7,965 km
4,949 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
7,965 km
4,949 mi / 4,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LDU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code APW LDU
ICAO Code NSFA WBKD
City Apia Lahad Datu
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.030000, 118.320000

Apia (APW) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 7,965 kilometers (4,949 miles / 4,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 00:55 in Apia, it's 19:55 in Lahad Datu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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