APW
Apia
Samoa
8,220 km
5,108 miles
BKM
Bakalalan
Malaysia
Distance
8,220 km
5,108 mi / 4,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

APW BKM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bakalalan Airport
IATA Code APW BKM
ICAO Code NSFA WBGQ
City Apia Bakalalan
Country Samoa Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 58 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.970000, 115.620000

Apia (APW) to Bakalalan (BKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bakalalan Airport (BKM) in Bakalalan, Malaysia is 8,220 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 03:46 in Apia, it's 22:46 in Bakalalan. 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 2,842 feet between the two airports. Bakalalan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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