APW
Apia
Samoa
2,736 km
1,700 miles
AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
2,736 km
1,700 mi / 1,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
96°
east

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APW AXR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arutua Airport
IATA Code APW AXR
ICAO Code NSFA NTGU
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.250000, -146.620000

Apia (APW) to Arutua Airport (AXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia is 2,736 kilometers (1,700 miles / 1,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in Apia, it's 11:49 in Arutua Airport. 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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