APW
Apia
Samoa
5,273 km
3,277 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,273 km
3,277 mi / 2,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW VAI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code APW VAI
ICAO Code NSFA AYVN
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Apia (APW) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 5,273 kilometers (3,277 miles / 2,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 11:10 in Apia, it's 08:10 in Vanimo Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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