APW
Apia
Samoa
3,314 km
2,059 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
3,314 km
2,059 mi / 1,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
94°
east

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APW NAU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code APW NAU
ICAO Code NSFA NTGN
City Apia Napuka Island
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Apia (APW) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 3,314 kilometers (2,059 miles / 1,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 08:43 in Apia, it's 09:43 in Napuka Island. 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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 267° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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