Distance From Faleolo International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, APW - DRW Distance

The distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 3835 miles or 6172 kilometers or 3331 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apia ( Samoa ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apia and Darwin takes around 8 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Faleolo International Airport, Apia, Samoa to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 8 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APW - DRW

Kilometers		6172 km
Statute Miles		3835 miles
Nautical Miles		3331 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 49 minutes

Faleolo International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - APW to DRW Flight Path

Location of Faleolo International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Apia to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apia, Samoa and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Apia, Samoa and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APW - DRW

Time difference between Apia (Samoa) and Darwin (Australia) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Apia.

Location	Local Time
Apia (Samoa)	2026-03-16, 03:20:20 +13
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-15, 23:50:20 ACST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Faleolo International Airport (APW / NSFA) Apia, Samoa

Destination

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia