APW
Apia
Samoa
2,878 km
1,788 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
2,878 km
1,788 mi / 1,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

APW FAC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code APW FAC
ICAO Code NSFA NTKF
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Apia (APW) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 2,878 kilometers (1,788 miles / 1,554 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 02:56 in Apia, it's 03:56 in Faaite 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 273° (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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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