APW
Apia
Samoa
4,504 km
2,799 miles
GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,504 km
2,799 mi / 2,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GAR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Garaina Airport
IATA Code APW GAR
ICAO Code NSFA AYGI
City Apia Garaina
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 2,497 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.880000, 147.140000

Apia (APW) to Garaina (GAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea is 4,504 kilometers (2,799 miles / 2,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 02:01 in Apia, it's 23:01 in Garaina. 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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Garaina Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Garaina (GAR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Garaina Airport (GAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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