APW
Apia
Samoa
5,251 km
3,263 miles
GVI
Green River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,251 km
3,263 mi / 2,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GVI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Green River Airport
IATA Code APW GVI
ICAO Code NSFA AYGV
City Apia Green River
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 281 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.900000, 141.170000

Apia (APW) to Green River (GVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Green River Airport (GVI) in Green River, Papua New Guinea is 5,251 kilometers (3,263 miles / 2,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 07:41 in Apia, it's 04:41 in Green River. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Green River (GVI) 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 Green River Airport (GVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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