FGI
Apia
Samoa
5,027 km
3,124 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,027 km
3,124 mi / 2,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FGI MEL
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code FGI MEL
ICAO Code NSFI YMML
City Apia Melbourne
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 131 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Apia (FGI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,027 kilometers (3,124 miles / 2,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 00:30 in Apia, it's 22:30 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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