APW
Apia
Samoa
6,310 km
3,921 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
6,310 km
3,921 mi / 3,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
257°
west southwest

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APW NLS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code APW NLS
ICAO Code NSFA YNIC
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Apia (APW) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 6,310 kilometers (3,921 miles / 3,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 04:50 in Apia, it's 23:50 in Nicholson Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 95° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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