APW
Apia
Samoa
1,615 km
1,003 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
1,615 km
1,003 mi / 872 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

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APW PYE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code APW PYE
ICAO Code NSFA NCPY
City Apia Penrhyn Island
Country Samoa CK
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 58 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Apia (APW) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 1,615 kilometers (1,003 miles / 872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 20:14 in Apia, it's 21:14 in Penrhyn 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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