APW
Apia
Samoa
3,626 km
2,253 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,626 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KIE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code APW KIE
ICAO Code NSFA AYIQ
City Apia Kieta
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Apia (APW) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 3,626 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 05:18 in Apia, it's 03:18 in Kieta.

The return flight from Kieta (KIE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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