APW
Apia
Samoa
6,470 km
4,020 miles
BDW
Bedford Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
6,470 km
4,020 mi / 3,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BDW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bedford Downs Airport
IATA Code APW BDW
ICAO Code NSFA YBDF
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 1,750 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.290000, 127.460000

Apia (APW) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia is 6,470 kilometers (4,020 miles / 3,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 08:49 in Apia, it's 03:49 in Bedford Downs Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,692 feet between the two airports. Bedford Downs Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 96° (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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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