APW
Apia
Samoa
4,747 km
2,950 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,747 km
2,950 mi / 2,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

APW WAO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code APW WAO
ICAO Code NSFA AYWB
City Apia Wabo
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Apia (APW) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 4,747 kilometers (2,950 miles / 2,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 07:34 in Apia, it's 04:34 in Wabo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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