ADC
Andekombe
Papua New Guinea
4,673 km
2,903 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
4,673 km
2,903 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADC APW
Airport Name Andakombe Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ADC APW
ICAO Code AYAN NSFA
City Andekombe Apia
Country Papua New Guinea Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Apia
Elevation 3,600 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, 145.740000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Andekombe (ADC) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Andakombe Airport (ADC) in Andekombe, Papua New Guinea to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 4,673 kilometers (2,903 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Andekombe, it's 09:59 in Apia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,542 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Andakombe Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Andekombe (ADC) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Andakombe Airport (ADC) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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