APW
Apia
Samoa
4,339 km
2,696 miles
BWU
Sydney
Australia
Distance
4,339 km
2,696 mi / 2,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

APW BWU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sydney Bankstown Airport
IATA Code APW BWU
ICAO Code NSFA YSBK
City Apia Sydney
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Sydney
Elevation 58 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -33.920000, 150.990000

Apia (APW) to Sydney (BWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia is 4,339 kilometers (2,696 miles / 2,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 11:09 in Apia, it's 09:09 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (BWU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 68° (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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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