APW
Apia
Samoa
3,576 km
2,222 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
3,576 km
2,222 mi / 1,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
103°
east southeast

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APW VHZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code APW VHZ
ICAO Code NSFA NTUV
City Apia Vahitahi
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Apia (APW) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 3,576 kilometers (2,222 miles / 1,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 16:29 in Apia, it's 17:29 in Vahitahi. 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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 274° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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