APW
Apia
Samoa
4,457 km
2,769 miles
LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
Distance
4,457 km
2,769 mi / 2,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW LHG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lightning Ridge Airport
IATA Code APW LHG
ICAO Code NSFA YLRD
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Sydney
Elevation 58 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -29.460000, 147.980000

Apia (APW) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia is 4,457 kilometers (2,769 miles / 2,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 10:43 in Apia, it's 08:43 in Lightning Ridge Airport.

The return flight from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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