APW
Apia
Samoa
4,276 km
2,657 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
4,276 km
2,657 mi / 2,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
255°
west southwest

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APW ZBO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code APW ZBO
ICAO Code NSFA YBWN
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 58 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Apia (APW) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 4,276 kilometers (2,657 miles / 2,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 19:11 in Apia, it's 16:11 in Bowen Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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