AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
2,776 km
1,725 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
2,776 km
1,725 mi / 1,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
268°
west

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AHE APW
Airport Name Ahe Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AHE APW
ICAO Code NTHE NSFA
City Ahe Atoll Apia
Country French Polynesia Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Apia
Elevation 11 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 2,776 kilometers (1,725 miles / 1,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 French Polynesia with Samoa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Ahe Atoll, it's 18:34 in Apia. 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 Apia (APW) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ahe Airport (AHE) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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