APW
Apia
Samoa
7,200 km
4,474 miles
SQC
Southern Cross Airport
Australia
Distance
7,200 km
4,474 mi / 3,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW SQC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Southern Cross Airport
IATA Code APW SQC
ICAO Code NSFA YSCR
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 354 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -31.240000, 119.360000

Apia (APW) to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 7,200 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 02:30 in Apia, it's 21:30 in Southern Cross Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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