APW
Apia
Samoa
8,935 km
5,552 miles
PPJ
Tjipara-Java Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,935 km
5,552 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

APW PPJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pulau Panjang Airport
IATA Code APW PPJ
ICAO Code NSFA WIIG
City Apia Tjipara-Java Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 58 ft 155 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.640000, 106.560000

Apia (APW) to Tjipara-Java Island (PPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pulau Panjang Airport (PPJ) in Tjipara-Java Island, Indonesia is 8,935 kilometers (5,552 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in Apia, it's 22:36 in Tjipara-Java Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tjipara-Java Island (PPJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Pulau Panjang Airport (PPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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