APW
Apia
Samoa
4,203 km
2,611 miles
GMI
Gasmata Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,203 km
2,611 mi / 2,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GMI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gasmata Island Airport
IATA Code APW GMI
ICAO Code NSFA AYGT
City Apia Gasmata Island
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.270000, 150.330000

Apia (APW) to Gasmata Island (GMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) in Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea is 4,203 kilometers (2,611 miles / 2,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 08:40 in Apia, it's 05:40 in Gasmata Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gasmata Island (GMI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (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 Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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