APW
Apia
Samoa
2,931 km
1,821 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
2,931 km
1,821 mi / 1,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
198°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

APW GIS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code APW GIS
ICAO Code NSFA NZGS
City Apia Gisborne
Country Samoa New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 58 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Apia (APW) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 2,931 kilometers (1,821 miles / 1,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 14:26 in Apia, it's 13:26 in Gisborne.

The return flight from Gisborne (GIS) 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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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