APW
Apia
Samoa
2,859 km
1,777 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
2,859 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

APW RKA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code APW RKA
ICAO Code NSFA NTKK
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -15.490000, -145.470000

Apia (APW) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 2,859 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 22:10 in Apia, it's 23:10 in Aratika Nord 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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