APW
Apia
Samoa
839 km
521 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
839 km
521 mi / 453 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APW VBV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code APW VBV
ICAO Code NSFA NFVB
City Apia Vanua Balavu
Country Samoa Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 58 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Apia (APW) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 839 kilometers (521 miles / 453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Apia, it's 08:48 in Vanua Balavu.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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