APW
Apia
Samoa
4,499 km
2,795 miles
PDI
Pindiu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,499 km
2,795 mi / 2,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW PDI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pindiu Airport
IATA Code APW PDI
ICAO Code NSFA AYPD
City Apia Pindiu
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 2,995 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.450000, 147.520000

Apia (APW) to Pindiu (PDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pindiu Airport (PDI) in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea is 4,499 kilometers (2,795 miles / 2,429 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 22:35 in Apia, it's 19:35 in Pindiu. 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 2,937 feet between the two airports. Pindiu Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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