APW
Apia
Samoa
2,223 km
1,381 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
2,223 km
1,381 mi / 1,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
260°
west

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APW SWJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code APW SWJ
ICAO Code NSFA NVSX
City Apia Malekula Island
Country Samoa Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Efate
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Apia (APW) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 2,223 kilometers (1,381 miles / 1,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Apia, it's 02:47 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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