APW
Apia
Samoa
7,963 km
4,948 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW TWU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code APW TWU
ICAO Code NSFA WBKW
City Apia Tawau
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 4.320000, 118.130000

Apia (APW) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 01:08 in Apia, it's 20:08 in Tawau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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