APW
Apia
Samoa
3,915 km
2,433 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
3,915 km
2,433 mi / 2,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW ZQN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code APW ZQN
ICAO Code NSFA NZQN
City Apia Queenstown
Country Samoa New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 58 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Apia (APW) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 3,915 kilometers (2,433 miles / 2,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 21:13 in Apia, it's 21:13 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,113 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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