APW
Apia
Samoa
7,698 km
4,783 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,698 km
4,783 mi / 4,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

APW SWQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code APW SWQ
ICAO Code NSFA WADS
City Apia Sumbawa Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Makassar
Elevation 58 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Apia (APW) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 7,698 kilometers (4,783 miles / 4,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 21:10 in Apia, it's 16:10 in Sumbawa Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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