APW
Apia
Samoa
6,064 km
3,768 miles
AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
Distance
6,064 km
3,768 mi / 3,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW AYQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
IATA Code APW AYQ
ICAO Code NSFA YAYE
City Apia Ayers Rock
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 58 ft 1,626 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -25.190000, 130.980000

Apia (APW) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia is 6,064 kilometers (3,768 miles / 3,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 20:28 in Apia, it's 16:58 in Ayers Rock. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,568 feet between the two airports. Ayers Rock Connellan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 89° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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