APW
Apia
Samoa
10,058 km
6,250 miles
NVG
Nueva Guinea
Nicaragua
Distance
10,058 km
6,250 mi / 5,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW NVG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nueva Guinea Airport
IATA Code APW NVG
ICAO Code NSFA MNNG
City Apia Nueva Guinea
Country Samoa Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Managua
Elevation 58 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 11.670000, -84.450000

Apia (APW) to Nueva Guinea (NVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nueva Guinea Airport (NVG) in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua is 10,058 kilometers (6,250 miles / 5,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Apia, it's 19:07 in Nueva Guinea. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nueva Guinea (NVG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Nueva Guinea Airport (NVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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