# Distance from Apia (FGI) to Melbourne (MEL)

> 5,027 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,027 km / 3,124 mi / 2,714 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 230° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 70° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Samoa) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 18:18 in Apia, it's 15:18 in Melbourne)
- **Elevation difference**: 303 ft (MEL is higher than FGI)

## Airports

### [Fagali'i Airport (FGI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fgi-apia-fagalii-airport/1ef266df-7311-64fc-a0ce-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Apia, Samoa
- ICAO: NSFI
- Timezone: Pacific/Apia
- Coordinates: -13.850000, -171.740000
- Elevation: 131 ft

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 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 18:18 in Apia, it's 15:18 in Melbourne.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Fagali'i Airport (FGI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fgi-apia-fagalii-airport/1ef266df-7311-64fc-a0ce-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)