AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
5,256 km
3,266 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
5,256 km
3,266 mi / 2,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMU APW
Airport Name Amanab Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AMU APW
ICAO Code AYAM NSFA
City Amanab Apia
Country Papua New Guinea Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,307 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Amanab (AMU) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 5,256 kilometers (3,266 miles / 2,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Amanab, it's 20:30 in Apia. 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 1,249 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amanab Airport (AMU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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