APW
Apia
Samoa
4,915 km
3,054 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
4,915 km
3,054 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

APW MLV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code APW MLV
ICAO Code NSFA YMEU
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Apia (APW) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 4,915 kilometers (3,054 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 09:18 in Apia, it's 06:18 in Merluna Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merluna Airport (MLV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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