APW
Apia
Samoa
8,169 km
5,076 miles
RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
Distance
8,169 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

APW RNU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ranau Airport
IATA Code APW RNU
ICAO Code NSFA WBKR
City Apia Ranau
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuching
Elevation 58 ft 1,800 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.950000, 116.670000

Apia (APW) to Ranau (RNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia is 8,169 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 08:40 in Apia, it's 03:40 in Ranau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. Ranau Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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