APW
Apia
Samoa
4,921 km
3,058 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,921 km
3,058 mi / 2,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

APW MDU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code APW MDU
ICAO Code NSFA AYMN
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Apia (APW) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,921 kilometers (3,058 miles / 2,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 11:13 in Apia, it's 08:13 in Mendi Airport. 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 5,622 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.