APW
Apia
Samoa
6,057 km
3,763 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
6,057 km
3,763 mi / 3,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

APW SHU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code APW SHU
ICAO Code NSFA YSMP
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Apia (APW) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 6,057 kilometers (3,763 miles / 3,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 01:40 in Apia, it's 22:10 in Smith Point Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 99° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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