APW
Apia
Samoa
4,788 km
2,975 miles
KMR
Karimui
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,788 km
2,975 mi / 2,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KMR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Karimui Airport
IATA Code APW KMR
ICAO Code NSFA AYRI
City Apia Karimui
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 3,640 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.490000, 144.820000

Apia (APW) to Karimui (KMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Karimui Airport (KMR) in Karimui, Papua New Guinea is 4,788 kilometers (2,975 miles / 2,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 01:14 in Apia, it's 22:14 in Karimui. 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 3,582 feet between the two airports. Karimui Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Karimui (KMR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Karimui Airport (KMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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