APW
Apia
Samoa
1,740 km
1,081 miles
MGS
Mangaia Island
CK
Distance
1,740 km
1,081 mi / 939 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
123°
east southeast

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APW MGS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mangaia Island Airport
IATA Code APW MGS
ICAO Code NSFA NCMG
City Apia Mangaia Island
Country Samoa CK
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 58 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -21.900000, -157.910000

Apia (APW) to Mangaia Island (MGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) in Mangaia Island, CK is 1,740 kilometers (1,081 miles / 939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Apia, it's 18:03 in Mangaia Island. 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 Mangaia Island (MGS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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