APW
Apia
Samoa
6,415 km
3,986 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,415 km
3,986 mi / 3,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
278°
west

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APW SOQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code APW SOQ
ICAO Code NSFA WASS
City Apia Sorong-Papua Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Apia (APW) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,415 kilometers (3,986 miles / 3,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 08:31 in Apia, it's 04:31 in Sorong-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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