APW
Apia
Samoa
2,510 km
1,560 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
2,510 km
1,560 mi / 1,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

APW MVT
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code APW MVT
ICAO Code NSFA NTGV
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Apia (APW) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 2,510 kilometers (1,560 miles / 1,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 16:26 in Apia, it's 17:26 in Mataiva Airport. 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 270° (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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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