APW
Apia
Samoa
2,518 km
1,565 miles
BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
Distance
2,518 km
1,565 mi / 1,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
317°
northwest

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APW BBG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Butaritari Atoll Airport
IATA Code APW BBG
ICAO Code NSFA NGTU
City Apia Butaritari Atoll
Country Samoa Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 58 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.090000, 172.810000

Apia (APW) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati is 2,518 kilometers (1,565 miles / 1,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Apia, it's 08:20 in Butaritari Atoll.

The return flight from Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 139° (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 Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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