APW
Apia
Samoa
3,511 km
2,181 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
3,511 km
2,181 mi / 1,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-22.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

APW UAP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code APW UAP
ICAO Code NSFA NTMP
City Apia Ua Pou
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 58 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Apia (APW) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 3,511 kilometers (2,181 miles / 1,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 01:31 in Apia, it's 03:01 in Ua Pou. With a 22.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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