APW
Apia
Samoa
1,887 km
1,172 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
1,887 km
1,172 mi / 1,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW NIG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code APW NIG
ICAO Code NSFA NGNU
City Apia Nikunau
Country Samoa Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 58 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Apia (APW) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 1,887 kilometers (1,172 miles / 1,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:00 in Apia, it's 12:00 in Nikunau.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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