Apia to Suva flights
Suva lies 1,152 km (716 mi) south-west of Apia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Apia | Suva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Samoa | Fiji |
| Population | 40,407 | 77,366 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+13 (Pacific/Apia) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji) |
| Nearest large airport | APW, 26 km out | SUV, 18 km out |
Clocks in Suva are 1 h behind Apia right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suva
Crossing from Samoa into Fiji: money changes from the Tala to the Dollar (FJD); the dialling code becomes +679; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648815 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
Airports at each end
Leaving Apia
Apia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Faleolo International Airport (APW), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Suva
Suva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nausori International Airport (SUV), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,047 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausori International Airport | SUV | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,047 ft | 17 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Suva from Apia?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Apia.
How long does it take to get from Apia to Suva by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Apia and Suva?
Suva is 1 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Fiji against Pacific/Apia).
Which airports are used for Apia to Suva flights?
Typically Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Nausori International Airport (SUV).
What currency do I need in Suva?
The Dollar (FJD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.