APW
Apia
Samoa
5,146 km
3,197 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,146 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
277°
west

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APW FAQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code APW FAQ
ICAO Code NSFA AYFR
City Apia Frieda River
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 217 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Apia (APW) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 5,146 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 07:58 in Apia, it's 04:58 in Frieda River. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Frieda River (FAQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 105° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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