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How to get fromCairns to American Samoaby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to American Samoa by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Cairns, fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)plane plane CNS - APW
    2. Fly from Faleolo Airport to Pago Pago Airportplane plane
    12h

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)plane plane TSV - APW
    3. Fly from Faleolo Airport to Pago Pago Airportplane plane
    18h 51m

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  • Distance: 4,689.8 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and American Samoa?

You can take a shuttle from Cairns Base Hospital to Pago Pago Airport via Cairns Airport, Cairns (CNS), and Faleolo Airport in around 12h.

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