AKL to APW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Faleolo International Airport (APW) is 2,892 km (1,797 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (APW to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Apia?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) is 2,892 km (1,797 mi, 1,561 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to APW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. APW is roughly northeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to APW route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-APW in IATA codes and NZAA-NSFA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Faleolo International Airport is APW (NSFA).
| AKL | APW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Faleolo International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NSFA |
| Country | New Zealand | Samoa |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 58 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #1317 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 35 ft (11 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to APW
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Apia?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) are 2,892 km (1,797 mi, 1,561 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to APW?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and APW takes about 4h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is APW from AKL?
Faleolo International Airport (APW) lies roughly northeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to APW?
1 airline appear on the AKL-APW route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand.
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