APW
Apia
Samoa
5,405 km
3,359 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,405 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LHI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code APW LHI
ICAO Code NSFA WAJL
City Apia Lereh-Papua Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 58 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Apia (APW) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,405 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Apia, it's 22:58 in Lereh-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,259 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) 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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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