APW
Apia
Samoa
3,180 km
1,976 miles
RRR
Raroia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
3,180 km
1,976 mi / 1,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

APW RRR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Raroia Airport
IATA Code APW RRR
ICAO Code NSFA NTKO
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 58 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -16.050000, -142.480000

Apia (APW) to Raroia Airport (RRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Raroia Airport (RRR) in Raroia Airport, French Polynesia is 3,180 kilometers (1,976 miles / 1,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 22:47 in Apia, it's 23:47 in Raroia 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 Raroia Airport (RRR) 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 Raroia Airport (RRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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