APW
Apia
Samoa
8,269 km
5,138 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LWY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code APW LWY
ICAO Code NSFA WBGW
City Apia Lawas
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.850000, 115.410000

Apia (APW) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 11:01 in Apia, it's 06:01 in Lawas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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