Funafuti to Apia flights
Apia lies 1,149 km (714 mi) south-east of Funafuti, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Funafuti | Apia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tuvalu | Samoa |
| Population | 6,320 | 40,407 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Funafuti) | UTC+13 (Pacific/Apia) |
| Nearest large airport | FUN, 0 km out | APW, 26 km out |
Clocks in Apia are 1 h ahead of Funafuti right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Apia
Crossing from Tuvalu into Samoa: money changes from the Dollar to the Tala (WST); the dialling code becomes +685; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648901.
Airports at each end
Leaving Funafuti
Funafuti is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Funafuti International Airport (FUN), 0 km (0 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,040 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faleolo International Airport | APW | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,843 ft | 58 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Apia from Funafuti?
1,149 km (714 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Funafuti.
How long does it take to get from Funafuti to Apia by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Funafuti and Apia?
Apia is 1 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Apia against Pacific/Funafuti).
Which airports are used for Funafuti to Apia flights?
Typically Funafuti International Airport (FUN) to Faleolo International Airport (APW).
What currency do I need in Apia?
The Tala (WST).
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.