APW
Apia
Samoa
3,606 km
2,241 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
3,606 km
2,241 mi / 1,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

APW UOA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code APW UOA
ICAO Code NSFA NTTX
City Apia Mururoa Atoll
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Apia (APW) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 3,606 kilometers (2,241 miles / 1,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 05:48 in Apia, it's 06:48 in Mururoa 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 279° (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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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