APW
Apia
Samoa
4,343 km
2,699 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,343 km
2,699 mi / 2,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

APW SIL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code APW SIL
ICAO Code NSFA AYSG
City Apia Sila Mission
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Apia (APW) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 4,343 kilometers (2,699 miles / 2,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 07:36 in Apia, it's 04:36 in Sila Mission. 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 2,172 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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