APW
Apia
Samoa
1,530 km
951 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
1,530 km
951 mi / 826 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
124°
southeast

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APW RAR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code APW RAR
ICAO Code NSFA NCRG
City Apia Avarua
Country Samoa CK
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 58 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Apia (APW) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 1,530 kilometers (951 miles / 826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Apia, it's 03:44 in Avarua. 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 Avarua (RAR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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