APW
Apia
Samoa
5,205 km
3,235 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,205 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW TBG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code APW TBG
ICAO Code NSFA AYTB
City Apia Tabubil
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Apia (APW) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 5,205 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 09:59 in Apia, it's 06:59 in Tabubil. 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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

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

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