APW
Apia
Samoa
5,744 km
3,569 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
5,744 km
3,569 mi / 3,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW TCA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code APW TCA
ICAO Code NSFA YTNK
City Apia Tennant Creek
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Darwin
Elevation 58 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Apia (APW) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 5,744 kilometers (3,569 miles / 3,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 06:24 in Apia, it's 02:54 in Tennant Creek. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,178 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 92° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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