APW
Apia
Samoa
3,350 km
2,081 miles
FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
3,350 km
2,081 mi / 1,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
98°
east

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APW FGU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fangatau Airport
IATA Code APW FGU
ICAO Code NSFA NTGB
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.820000, -140.890000

Apia (APW) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia is 3,350 kilometers (2,081 miles / 1,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 05:55 in Apia, it's 06:55 in Fangatau 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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