APW
Apia
Samoa
2,193 km
1,363 miles
BOB
Motu Mute
French Polynesia
Distance
2,193 km
1,363 mi / 1,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

APW BOB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bora Bora Airport
IATA Code APW BOB
ICAO Code NSFA NTTB
City Apia Motu Mute
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.440000, -151.750000

Apia (APW) to Motu Mute (BOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) in Motu Mute, French Polynesia is 2,193 kilometers (1,363 miles / 1,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 05:20 in Apia, it's 06:20 in Motu Mute. 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 Motu Mute (BOB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 275° (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 Bora Bora Airport (BOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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