# Distance from Aitutaki (AIT) to Apia (APW)

> 1,420 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,420 km / 882 mi / 767 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → Samoa
- **Time difference**: +23h (When it's 12:51 in Aitutaki, it's 11:51 in Apia)
- **Elevation difference**: 44 ft (APW is higher than AIT)

## Airports

### [Aitutaki Airport (AIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ait-aitutaki-aitutaki-airport/1ef266df-6e63-65e0-b87c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aitutaki, CK
- ICAO: NCAI
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -18.830000, -159.760000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Apia, Samoa
- ICAO: NSFA
- Timezone: Pacific/Apia
- Coordinates: -13.830000, -172.010000
- Elevation: 58 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:51 in Aitutaki, it's 11:51 in Apia.
With a 23-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aitutaki Airport (AIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ait-aitutaki-aitutaki-airport/1ef266df-6e63-65e0-b87c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Faleolo International Airport (APW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/apw-apia-faleolo-international-airport/1ef266df-730d-6906-ae9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)