APW
Apia
Samoa
2,529 km
1,571 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
2,529 km
1,571 mi / 1,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
318°
northwest

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APW MTK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code APW MTK
ICAO Code NSFA NGMN
City Apia Makin Island
Country Samoa Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 3.370000, 172.990000

Apia (APW) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 2,529 kilometers (1,571 miles / 1,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 00:02 in Apia, it's 23:02 in Makin Island.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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