APW
Apia
Samoa
7,618 km
4,734 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,618 km
4,734 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

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APW PLW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code APW PLW
ICAO Code NSFA WAML
City Apia Palu-Celebes Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Makassar
Elevation 58 ft 284 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Apia (APW) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 7,618 kilometers (4,734 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Indonesia. 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 07:46 in Apia, it's 02:46 in Palu-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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