APW
Apia
Samoa
3,028 km
1,882 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
3,028 km
1,882 mi / 1,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

APW KWS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code APW KWS
ICAO Code NSFA AGKW
City Apia Kwailabesi
Country Samoa Solomon Islands
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Apia (APW) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 3,028 kilometers (1,882 miles / 1,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Apia, it's 09:09 in Kwailabesi.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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