APW
Apia
Samoa
4,937 km
3,068 miles
KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,937 km
3,068 mi / 2,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KUQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kuri Airport
IATA Code APW KUQ
ICAO Code NSFA AYKU
City Apia Kuri
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.140000, 143.280000

Apia (APW) to Kuri (KUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea is 4,937 kilometers (3,068 miles / 2,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 23:30 in Apia, it's 20:30 in Kuri. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuri (KUQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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