APW
Apia
Samoa
2,353 km
1,462 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
2,353 km
1,462 mi / 1,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

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APW TRW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code APW TRW
ICAO Code NSFA NGTA
City Apia Tarawa
Country Samoa Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 1.380000, 173.150000

Apia (APW) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 2,353 kilometers (1,462 miles / 1,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 08:40 in Apia, it's 07:40 in Tarawa.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 136° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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