APW
Apia
Samoa
4,217 km
2,621 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,217 km
2,621 mi / 2,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW HKN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code APW HKN
ICAO Code NSFA AYHK
City Apia Hoskins
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Apia (APW) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 4,217 kilometers (2,621 miles / 2,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 02:41 in Apia, it's 23:41 in Hoskins. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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