AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
2,989 km
1,857 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
2,989 km
1,857 mi / 1,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
102°
east southeast

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AFT APW
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AFT APW
ICAO Code AGAF NSFA
City Bila Apia
Country Solomon Islands Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Apia
Elevation 23 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Bila (AFT) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 2,989 kilometers (1,857 miles / 1,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Solomon Islands with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:47 in Bila, it's 13:47 in Apia.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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