APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
2,759 km
1,714 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
2,759 km
1,714 mi / 1,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
271°
west

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APK APW
Airport Name Apataki Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code APK APW
ICAO Code NTGD NSFA
City Apataki Apia
Country French Polynesia Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Apia
Elevation 8 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Apataki (APK) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 2,759 kilometers (1,714 miles / 1,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 French Polynesia with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Apataki, it's 09:03 in Apia. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 97° (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 Apataki Airport (APK) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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