APW
Apia
Samoa
4,595 km
2,855 miles
LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,595 km
2,855 mi / 2,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW LWI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lowai Airstrip
IATA Code APW LWI
ICAO Code NSFA AYLO
City Apia Lowai
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 2,900 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.330000, 146.650000

Apia (APW) to Lowai (LWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea is 4,595 kilometers (2,855 miles / 2,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 12:38 in Apia, it's 09:38 in Lowai. 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 2,842 feet between the two airports. Lowai Airstrip sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Lowai (LWI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Lowai Airstrip (LWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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