APW
Apia
Samoa
4,507 km
2,800 miles
MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,507 km
2,800 mi / 2,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW MXK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mindik Airport
IATA Code APW MXK
ICAO Code NSFA AYMI
City Apia Mindik
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.470000, 147.440000

Apia (APW) to Mindik (MXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 4,507 kilometers (2,800 miles / 2,434 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 02:14 in Apia, it's 23:14 in Mindik. 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 4,142 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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