APW
Apia
Samoa
4,143 km
2,574 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,143 km
2,574 mi / 2,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW NIS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code APW NIS
ICAO Code NSFA AYSE
City Apia Simberi Island
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Apia (APW) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 4,143 kilometers (2,574 miles / 2,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 00:19 in Apia, it's 21:19 in Simberi Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 110° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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