APW
Apia
Samoa
4,602 km
2,859 miles
CTN
Cooktown Airport
Australia
Distance
4,602 km
2,859 mi / 2,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

APW CTN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cooktown Airport
IATA Code APW CTN
ICAO Code NSFA YCKN
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.440000, 145.180000

Apia (APW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia is 4,602 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 00:34 in Apia, it's 21:34 in Cooktown Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 94° (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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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