APW
Apia
Samoa
4,579 km
2,845 miles
LZR
Lizard Island Airport
Australia
Distance
4,579 km
2,845 mi / 2,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LZR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lizard Island Airport
IATA Code APW LZR
ICAO Code NSFA YLZI
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 58 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.670000, 145.450000

Apia (APW) to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lizard Island Airport (LZR) in Lizard Island Airport, Australia is 4,579 kilometers (2,845 miles / 2,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 12:17 in Apia, it's 09:17 in Lizard Island Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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