# Distance from Apia (APW) to Marion Downs Airport (MXD)

> 5,178 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,178 km / 3,217 mi / 2,796 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Samoa) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 05:21 in Apia, it's 02:21 in Marion Downs Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 58 ft (MXD is lower than APW)

## Airports

### [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Apia, Samoa
- ICAO: NSFA
- Timezone: Pacific/Apia
- Coordinates: -13.830000, -172.010000
- Elevation: 58 ft

### [Marion Downs Airport (MXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxd-marion-downs-airport/1ef266e0-14c4-656a-b00e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Marion Downs Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YMWX
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -23.370000, 139.670000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:21 in Apia, it's 02:21 in Marion Downs Airport.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Marion Downs Airport (MXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxd-marion-downs-airport/1ef266e0-14c4-656a-b00e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)