APW
Apia
Samoa
4,361 km
2,710 miles
AWK
Wake Island
UM
Distance
4,361 km
2,710 mi / 2,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW AWK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wake Island Airfield
IATA Code APW AWK
ICAO Code NSFA PWAK
City Apia Wake Island
Country Samoa UM
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Wake
Elevation 58 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.280000, 166.640000

Apia (APW) to Wake Island (AWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM is 4,361 kilometers (2,710 miles / 2,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Apia, it's 10:25 in Wake Island.

The return flight from Wake Island (AWK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 146° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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