AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
1,751 km
1,088 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
1,751 km
1,088 mi / 945 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
136°
southeast

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AIS APW
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AIS APW
ICAO Code NGTR NSFA
City Arorae Island Apia
Country Kiribati Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Apia
Elevation 0 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 1,751 kilometers (1,088 miles / 945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Arorae Island, it's 22:34 in Apia.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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