APW
Apia
Samoa
4,954 km
3,078 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,954 km
3,078 mi / 2,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

APW OPU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code APW OPU
ICAO Code NSFA AYBM
City Apia Balimo
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Apia (APW) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 4,954 kilometers (3,078 miles / 2,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 08:55 in Apia, it's 05:55 in Balimo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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