APW
Apia
Samoa
2,241 km
1,393 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
2,241 km
1,393 mi / 1,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

APW SON
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code APW SON
ICAO Code NSFA NVSS
City Apia Luganville
Country Samoa Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Efate
Elevation 58 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Apia (APW) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 2,241 kilometers (1,393 miles / 1,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Apia, it's 04:55 in Luganville.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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