APW
Apia
Samoa
3,171 km
1,970 miles
HHZ
Hikueru Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
3,171 km
1,970 mi / 1,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW HHZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hikueru Atoll Airport
IATA Code APW HHZ
ICAO Code NSFA NTGH
City Apia Hikueru Atoll
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -17.540000, -142.610000

Apia (APW) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia is 3,171 kilometers (1,970 miles / 1,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 07:10 in Apia, it's 08:10 in Hikueru Atoll. 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 Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) 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 Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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