APW
Apia
Samoa
4,665 km
2,899 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,665 km
2,899 mi / 2,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

APW WOA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code APW WOA
ICAO Code NSFA AYWO
City Apia Wonenara
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Apia (APW) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 4,665 kilometers (2,899 miles / 2,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 06:55 in Apia, it's 03:55 in Wonenara. 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 4,970 feet between the two airports. Wonenara 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 Wonenara (WOA) 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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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