APW
Apia
Samoa
889 km
552 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
889 km
552 mi / 480 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW TBU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code APW TBU
ICAO Code NSFA NFTF
City Apia Nuku'alofa
Country Samoa Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 58 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Apia (APW) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 889 kilometers (552 miles / 480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:05 in Apia, it's 22:05 in Nuku'alofa.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 22° (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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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