APW
Apia
Samoa
4,459 km
2,771 miles
FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,459 km
2,771 mi / 2,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
276°
west

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APW FIN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Finschhafen Airport
IATA Code APW FIN
ICAO Code NSFA AYFI
City Apia Buki
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.620000, 147.850000

Apia (APW) to Buki (FIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea is 4,459 kilometers (2,771 miles / 2,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 09:55 in Apia, it's 06:55 in Buki. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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