APW
Apia
Samoa
5,051 km
3,139 miles
AVV
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,051 km
3,139 mi / 2,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW AVV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Avalon Airport
IATA Code APW AVV
ICAO Code NSFA YMAV
City Apia Melbourne
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 58 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -38.040000, 144.470000

Apia (APW) to Melbourne (AVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,051 kilometers (3,139 miles / 2,727 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 17:24 in Apia, it's 15:24 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (AVV) to Apia (APW) 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Avalon Airport (AVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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