APW
Apia
Samoa
4,784 km
2,973 miles
CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,784 km
2,973 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW CMU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chimbu Airport
IATA Code APW CMU
ICAO Code NSFA AYCH
City Apia Kundiawa
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 4,974 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.020000, 144.970000

Apia (APW) to Kundiawa (CMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea is 4,784 kilometers (2,973 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Apia, it's 07:33 in Kundiawa. 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 4,916 feet between the two airports. Chimbu Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kundiawa (CMU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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