APW
Apia
Samoa
2,897 km
1,800 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
2,897 km
1,800 mi / 1,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
98°
east

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APW KHZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code APW KHZ
ICAO Code NSFA NTKA
City Apia Kauehi
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Apia (APW) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles / 1,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 22:26 in Apia, it's 23:26 in Kauehi. 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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 271° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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