APW
Apia
Samoa
569 km
353 miles
VAV
Vava'u Island
Tonga
Distance
569 km
353 mi / 307 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW VAV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vava'u International Airport
IATA Code APW VAV
ICAO Code NSFA NFTV
City Apia Vava'u Island
Country Samoa Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 58 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.590000, -173.960000

Apia (APW) to Vava'u Island (VAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vava'u International Airport (VAV) in Vava'u Island, Tonga is 569 kilometers (353 miles / 307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 09:06 in Apia, it's 09:06 in Vava'u Island.

The return flight from Vava'u Island (VAV) 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 Vava'u International Airport (VAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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