AAU
Asau
Samoa
2,505 km
1,557 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
2,505 km
1,557 mi / 1,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAU PPT
Airport Name Asau Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AAU PPT
ICAO Code NSAU NTAA
City Asau Papeete
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Asau (AAU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 2,505 kilometers (1,557 miles / 1,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 23:07 in Asau, it's 00:07 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 277° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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