APW
Apia
Samoa
11,074 km
6,881 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
11,074 km
6,881 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
126°
southeast

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APW RAF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code APW RAF
ICAO Code NSFA SAFR
City Apia Rafaela
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 58 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Apia (APW) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 11,074 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Apia, it's 12:23 in Rafaela. With a 16-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 Rafaela (RAF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 247° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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