APW
Apia
Samoa
2,200 km
1,367 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
2,200 km
1,367 mi / 1,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
266°
west

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APW ZGU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code APW ZGU
ICAO Code NSFA NVSQ
City Apia Gaua Island
Country Samoa Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Efate
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Apia (APW) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles / 1,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 03:20 in Apia, it's 01:20 in Gaua Island.

The return flight from Gaua Island (ZGU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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