APW
Apia
Samoa
9,380 km
5,829 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
74°
east northeast

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APW RER
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code APW RER
ICAO Code NSFA MGRT
City Apia Retalhuleu
Country Samoa Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guatemala
Elevation 58 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.520000, -91.700000

Apia (APW) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Apia, it's 03:43 in Retalhuleu. With a 19-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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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