APW
Apia
Samoa
2,764 km
1,718 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
2,764 km
1,718 mi / 1,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
99°
east

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APW NIU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code APW NIU
ICAO Code NSFA NTKN
City Apia Niau
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Apia (APW) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 2,764 kilometers (1,718 miles / 1,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 14:18 in Apia, it's 15:18 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 272° (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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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