Distance From Apataki Airport to Sochi International Airport, APK - AER Distance

The distance from Apataki Airport (APK) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 10474 miles or 16857 kilometers or 9096 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apataki ( French Polynesia ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apataki and Sochi takes around 24 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apataki Airport, Apataki, French Polynesia to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 24 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APK - AER

Kilometers		16857 km
Statute Miles		10474 miles
Nautical Miles		9096 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 4 minutes

Apataki Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - APK to AER Flight Path

Location of Apataki Airport & Sochi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Apataki to Sochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apataki, French Polynesia and Sochi, Russia. .

Nonstop flight route between Apataki, French Polynesia and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APK - AER

Time difference between Apataki (French Polynesia) and Sochi (Russia) is 13 Hours.
Sochi time is 13 Hours ahead of Apataki.

Location	Local Time
Apataki (French Polynesia)	2026-09-15, 04:34:52 -10
Sochi (Russia)	2026-09-15, 17:34:52 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Apataki Airport (APK / NTGD) Apataki, French Polynesia

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia