APW
Apia
Samoa
2,935 km
1,824 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
2,935 km
1,824 mi / 1,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW ROT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code APW ROT
ICAO Code NSFA NZRO
City Apia Rotorua
Country Samoa New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 58 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Apia (APW) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 2,935 kilometers (1,824 miles / 1,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Apia, it's 18:16 in Rotorua.

The return flight from Rotorua (ROT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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