APW
Apia
Samoa
4,909 km
3,050 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,909 km
3,050 mi / 2,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

APW WBM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code APW WBM
ICAO Code NSFA AYWD
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Apia (APW) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,909 kilometers (3,050 miles / 2,651 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 23:44 in Apia, it's 20:44 in Wapenamanda Airport. 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 5,831 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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