APW
Apia
Samoa
8,216 km
5,105 miles
MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,216 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

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APW MLG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
IATA Code APW MLG
ICAO Code NSFA WARA
City Apia Malang-Java Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 58 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.930000, 112.720000

Apia (APW) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia is 8,216 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:48 in Apia, it's 11:48 in Malang-Java Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,668 feet between the two airports. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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