APW
Apia
Samoa
3,782 km
2,350 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
3,782 km
2,350 mi / 2,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW TWZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code APW TWZ
ICAO Code NSFA NZUK
City Apia Twitzel
Country Samoa New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 58 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Apia (APW) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 3,782 kilometers (2,350 miles / 2,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 16:13 in Apia, it's 16:13 in Twitzel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,517 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 32° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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